Ficus Elastica

Move up one pot size when you see roots emerging from the pot. Use a pot and potting soil that provide excellent drainage, since these trees won't survive wet soil. Place it in a spot where it gets high, indirect light exposure.Fiddle-leaf fig care includes...

Feed your ficus banana leaf plant with a general, water soluble fertilizer every other month in spring, summer and fall. Those species cultivated for home gardens or backyards either produce edible fruit or are grown for their ornamental value.Banana...

It is almost as if indoor and outdoor weeping figs are different species., weeping figs are attractive container plants that rarely grow above 6 to 8 feet. Most experts agree that the number one cause of leaf drop in weeping fig is overwatering (especially...

Indoor plants have slow, steady growth but can become heavy on the ends and lose their arching shape.will make the plant more compact and enhance proper branch formation.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1"); });Obviously,...

Like many ficus bonsai trees, the Golden Gate Ficus Bonsai Tree or Taiwan Ficus Bonsai Tree can be kept both indoors and outdoors, and is also one of the most hardy species. This beautiful Shohin Golden Gate ficus bonsai tree is actually not as difficult...

Like many ficus bonsai trees, the Golden Gate Ficus Bonsai Tree or Taiwan Ficus Bonsai Tree can be kept both indoors and outdoors, and is also one of the most hardy species. This beautiful Golden Gate ficus bonsai tree is actually not as difficult to...

Like many ficus bonsai trees, the Golden Gate Ficus Bonsai Tree or Taiwan Ficus Bonsai Tree can be kept both indoors and outdoors, and is also one of the most hardy species. This beautiful miniature Golden Gate ficus bonsai tree is actually not as difficult...

Like many ficus bonsai trees, the Taiwan Ficus Bonsai Tree can be kept both indoors and outdoors, and is also one of the most hardy species. This 12" Taiwan Ficus bonsai tree features a trained "S" shape and soft glossy leaves.

Once a ficus is in a very large pot, it can become impractical to repot. During the summer months, ficus benefit from being placed outdoors in a shady spot. When you weeping fig reaches this stage, you can keep it healthy by top-dressing it annually in...

Close-up of fig leaves, winter fig bare stick and bulk fresh figs ©Wind.to: Sam Benowitz, Joan Geary, Sante Vittorio, Junetta Mehl, Harry Wind, Dr. Fitzgerald, 'dpmichael', 'palmbob' and 'kell'.- History of Fig Growing: North american Fruit Explorers.

Variation is this plant's enemy as an indoor creature.Also short term direct sun will burn new leaves that in a low humidity situation, as is usually the case indoors.Bringing a plant outside in summers can be good for plant, but may upset it when bringing...

As can be seen on the pictures those banyans not only grow over a school yard but also over a promenade along the shore and a metal kiosk where people rest and enjoy the scenery, it was therefore mandatory to take action and a pruning program was elaborated.

Variegated Ficus is a graceful, gentle tree with green and cream colored leaves that prefers to be in bright, direct light. They make a great houseplant, and clean the air inside your home of formaldehyde as well.

Grow in direct sunlight but some shade is acceptable as well. Willow Leaf Ficus Bonsai (Ficus salicifolia) If you've ever wanted to try bonsai culture, Willow Leaf Ficus Bonsai, also known as Ficus salicifolia, is one of the best plants for beginners.

Its chartreuse leaves have dark green flecking and the bronze juvenile leaves are displayed beautifully within its dense but spreading habit. Variegated Saber Ficus is tolerant of low light and low humidity common in many homes.

The most impressive aspect is the deep burgundy/chocolate hues and vibrant red midrib. Let it grow to 3 feet tall for a welcoming addition to an entranceway – or a warm enhancement beside your fireplace! Continue to let it grow, and it can climb to...

The first flush of flowers is removed before they can set fruit. The appearance of the plant was unlike anything in Europe. Many foods, such as candies that list the food coloring as 'natural' use the cochineal insects to tint the food.

The large purple figs are the size of tangerines and have a sweet, dark inner pulp. 'Olympian' is an award-winningfig that produces well in cool and costal climates since it's cold hardy to zone 6.

The Chinese have hand-wired every tree to create the trunks' beautiful swirl. The small dark green leaves make the Golden Ficus perfectly suited for bonsai. In the ficus family, this variety is the best for growing indoors.

Excellent for stuffed topiary and terrariums. Creeping Fig (Ficus pumila) Often used instead of ivy as a cover-up, this fast growing, trailing fig has inch-long leaves.

The habit is upright and somewhat spreading, like a tree. Don't worry about it. The growth is slow, but assured. An exceptional companion, it also makes a good bonsai. This Ficus has waxy leaves and produces small nodules of fruit.

The sweet, succulent fruit is large and can measure up to 2” in diameter with a reddish interior. Fig ‘Ischia' (Ficus carica) Figs are well-loved as container plants because they bear fruit at a young age and are self-fruitful without the need of...

The Brussel's Bonsai Golden Gate Ficus Bonsai is an indoor, non-flowering bonsai tree imported from China. The small dark green leaves make this tree perfectly suited for bonsai. This tree has been meticulously trained for wonderful trunk movement by...

The Chinese have hand-wired every tree to create the trunks' beautiful swirl. The small dark green leaves make the Golden Ficus perfectly suited for bonsai. In the ficus family, this variety is the best for growing indoors.

It makes a nice ornamental shrub since it's well branched with large leaves. ‘Letizia' can bear two crops of figs a year; early figs called the breba crop and a late summer to early fall crop.

Highly glossed deep green leave s are dense and can be shaped into various forms. Many designers recommend placing it near doors, in entryways and inside living rooms and bedrooms.

In terms of care the Ficus decora ‘Burgundy” is a very easy plant to grow. Burgundy Ficus is a low to bright light houseplant that likes to dry out in between watering. Leaves that turn yellow and fall off are a sign that it's overwatered.