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Weeping Fig

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Original price ₹479
Original price ₹239 - Original price ₹479
Original price ₹479
Current price ₹399
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Current price ₹399

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Container: Pot
Size: 6 inch

Which size?

Why it’s special?

  • Graceful weeping habit
  • Small glossy elegant leaves
  • Can be braided or shaped
  • Classic indoor favourite
  • Bounces back once settled
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🌎 Country of origin: India

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Ficus benjamina, the weeping fig, is a graceful evergreen tree with slender arching branches and small, glossy, pointed leaves that lend a soft, elegant look indoors. A long-standing favourite for homes, offices, and malls, it forms a dense canopy and can be braided or shaped. It prefers bright indirect light and a settled position, as it tends to shed leaves when moved or stressed. Tolerant of typical Indian indoor warmth, it rebounds quickly once stable. Variegated cultivars add cream margins. With consistent light, watering, and warmth, it stays full, bushy, and attractive year-round.

Specifications

Family Moraceae
Native region South and Southeast Asia, Australia
Mature height 1.5-3 m indoors
Mature spread 0.6-1.5 m
Growth rate Moderate to fast
Foliage Evergreen, small glossy pointed leaves
Flower colour Insignificant
Flower season —
Climate zone Tropical to subtropical

Care guide

Sunlight Bright indirect light; some morning sun.
Watering Water when top 2-3 cm dries; avoid waterlogging.
Soil / mix Well-draining potting mix.
Temperature 16-30 C; avoid cold drafts below 12 C.
Humidity Moderate; mist in dry seasons.
Fertilizer Balanced liquid feed monthly in growing season.
Pruning Prune to shape and control size; tolerates trimming.
Repotting Every 1-2 years in spring.
Propagation Stem cuttings or air layering.
Pests & problems Scale, mealybugs, spider mites.
Toxicity / safety Toxic to pets; sap irritates skin.
Difficulty Easy to moderate

Uses

A classic indoor ornamental for homes, offices, and malls, often braided or shaped. Adds soft greenery and works well as a screening or accent plant.

Growing tips

Choose a permanent bright spot and avoid moving it, as it drops leaves when stressed. In Indian winters keep it away from cold drafts and reduce watering; mist during dry months to limit leaf drop.

Weeping Fig Care

The Weeping Fig (Ficus benjamina) thrives in bright, indirect light and prefers a stable spot away from cold draughts and heating vents, as it drops leaves when moved or stressed. Water when the top few centimetres of soil feel dry, and let excess drain away to avoid soggy roots. It enjoys the warm, humid conditions common across much of India, so an occasional misting and steady room temperature keep the foliage glossy.

Where to Place Your Weeping Fig

Position your Weeping Fig near a bright window with filtered light in a living room, hallway or office corner where it can stay put once settled. It works well as a floor plant in the larger size or as a tabletop accent in the smaller size. Keep it clear of air-conditioner blasts and open doorways, since sudden temperature swings trigger leaf drop.

Weeping Fig Benefits & Uses

Ficus benjamina is a popular indoor tree valued for its dense, arching canopy of small green leaves that softens a room and adds year-round greenery. It can be grown as a bushy houseplant, trained into a standard, or braided into a slim trunk feature. As a hardy, forgiving foliage plant, it suits both first-time plant owners and those building an indoor collection.

Why Buy Weeping Fig Online in India

GardenGo stocks Weeping Fig plants locally and delivers them fast, often within about two hours in serviced areas, so your plant arrives alive and healthy rather than stressed after days in transit. You can choose the size that fits your space on this page and add pots, soil and tools to the same order. Buying online means the plant travels a short distance from a nearby store straight to your door.

Frequently asked questions

How often should I water a weeping fig?
Water when the top 2-3 cm of soil dries, usually weekly in summer and less in winter. Avoid letting roots stay waterlogged.
How much light does it need?
It prefers bright indirect light with a little morning sun. Low light causes thin growth and more leaf drop.
Is the weeping fig safe for pets?
No, it is toxic to cats and dogs, and the sap can irritate the mouth and stomach if chewed.
Why does it drop so many leaves?
It sheds leaves when moved, drafted, over- or under-watered. Keep it in a stable, bright spot with steady watering.
When should I repot it?
Repot every one to two years in spring once roots fill the pot, using well-draining mix.
How do I propagate it?
Take stem cuttings and root them in water or soil, or use air layering for thicker stems.
Does it flower indoors?
Flowers are tiny and insignificant; it is grown for its graceful foliage, not blooms.
Can I grow it outdoors?
Yes, in a warm, partly shaded spot above 12 C. It can grow large outdoors, so prune to control size.
Is the sap harmful?
The milky sap can irritate skin and eyes. Wear gloves when pruning and wash off any contact.
What fertilizer should I use?
Feed a balanced liquid fertilizer once a month during spring and summer and stop in winter.
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