The Fickle, Yet Popular Houseplant, Ficus Benjamina

I’ve always said that if you look at a Ficus benjamina, or Weeping Fig, cross-eyed, it’ll start to drop its leaves. Actually, many things make this fickle tree defoliate. So, if you ever struggled to keep 1 looking good in your home, don’t feel bad. You’re not alone! Here are some care tips for you.

Here in Southern California they grow outdoors (best to keep them away from foundations, sewer lines & sidewalks by the way) and look full, green and happy as can be but indoors is another story.

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The reason why Ficus bejaminas are so fickle is that they’re very sensitive to any kind of change. If you move them, they shed leaves. When the seasons change bringing a change in light and temperature, if you over or under water them, if they’re exposed to a draft or put in front of a heater or air conditioner all signal leaf drop and stress for this very popular indoor tree.

Ficus bejaminas are exterior landscape trees which can reach 50′ tall and have extensive root systems. Here in Santa Barbara where I live they are look nice and full and are happy growing in the coastal sunshine. I’ve honestly never seen a Weeping Fig looking good in anyone’s home (now, atriums are a different story) and having been in the interior plantscaping trade, I’ve seen a lot of them. Caring for them indoors is a different story, but if you like a challenge, give the Weeping Fig a go!

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Is this braided ficus roots invasive? I have one near my underground water pipe.