Ficus (Figs)

Ficus altissima leaf detail on white background.

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Ficus altissima 'Yellow Gem' leaf detail on white background.

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Ficus benghalensis 'Audrey' leaf detail on white background.

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Ficus benghalensis 'Petite Audrey' leaf close-up on white background.

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Ficus benghalensis 'Roy' leaf close-up on white background.

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Ficus benghalensis 'Sunshine' close-up of leaf on white background.

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Ficus benjamina 'Danielle' leaf detail on white background.

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Ficus benjamina 'Danita' leaf detail on white background.

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Ficus benjamina 'Golden King' leaf close-up on white background.

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Ficus benjamina 'Green Kinky' close-up of leaf on white background.

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Ficus benjamina 'Kinky'

€11,25

Ficus benjamina 'Anastasia' leaf close-up on white background.

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Ficus benjamina 'Exotica' leaf close-up on white background.

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Ficus benjamina ‘Natasja’

€12,50

Ficus carica leaf close-up on white background.

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Ficus carica variegata close-up of leaf on white background.

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Ficus cyathistipula close-up of leaf on white background.

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Ficus elastica 'Makana' close-up of leaf on white background.

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Ficus elastica 'Melany' close-up of leaf on white background.

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Ficus elastica ‘Abidjan’

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Ficus elastica ‘Belize’

€11,25

Ficus elastica ‘Cloe’ leaf detail on white background.

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Ficus elastica ‘Robusta’

From €8,75

Ficus elastica ‘Shivereana Moonshine’

€10,00

Ficus elastica ‘Tineke’

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Ficus americana 'Tresor' leaf close-up on white background.

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Ficus lyrata

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Ficus binnendijkii 'Amstel King' leaf close-up on white background.

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Ficus microcarpa 'Ginseng' leaf detail on white background.

Ficus microcarpa (Ginseng form)

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Ficus microcarpa 'Compacta' close-up of leaf on white background.

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Ficus microcarpa 'Moclame' close-up of leaf on white background.

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Ficus pumila 'Arina' leaf detail on white background.

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Ficus reflexa close-up of leaf on white background.

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Ficus umbellata leaf detail on white background.

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Ficus villosa close-up of leaf on white background.

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Ficus virens 'Snowstorm' leaf detail on white background.

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Moraceae

Ficus (Figs)

Ficus is an accepted genus in Moraceae native across the tropics and subtropics. Houseplant types are only a small part of a very large group of woody figs that includes trees, shrubs, climbers and hemiepiphytes.

Botanical Profile

Details & Care

Ficus shrubs, trailing species and indoor trees

Ficus ranges from fine-leaved shrubs and trailing plants to broad-leaved trees. A branching specimen gives a fuller canopy, while a plant trained around one main stem produces a more open tree form. Small-leaved species create a fine, dense crown; broad-leaved forms need more room as the canopy widens. Pruning can alter the outline, but the species determines the eventual scale and leaf character.

Variegated and broad-leaved forms usually perform best in bright indirect light. Ficus is sensitive to abrupt changes, and a move can temporarily trigger houseplant leaf drop. The acclimatisation guide explains which early changes are normal and which need attention.

New buds can emerge along healthy stems during active growth. Ficus latex may irritate skin, and eaten plant material can cause digestive symptoms. Keep cut stems and fallen leaves away from children and pets, and wash skin after contact with sap.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ficus

Are Ficus good houseplants?

Yes, often. Most common indoor ficus make strong structural houseplants, but they are also known for reacting to change. Once settled, many are dependable, but they do not always forgive sudden moves, drafts, or a sharp drop in light.

Why do Ficus drop leaves after moving?

Because they notice environmental change quickly. A new room, colder air, lower light, or a different watering rhythm can all trigger leaf drop, especially on thinner-leaved types such as weeping fig. If you want to troubleshoot that properly, you can read more in this Guide.

What light do Ficus need indoors?

Bright indirect light is the safest general rule for most common indoor ficus. Some tolerate a bit more direct sun than others, but weak light is a very common reason they thin out or start shedding leaves.

How should I water Ficus?

For most common indoor ficus, water when roughly the top 30–50% of the pot has dried. In cooler or dimmer periods, let it go a bit further. Thinner-leaved ficus usually react sooner to drying out, while thicker-leaved types such as rubber plants cope with a longer dry-down.

Are Ficus safe around pets?

No. Common indoor ficus are not pet-safe. If chewed, they can cause gastrointestinal irritation, and the sap can also irritate skin.

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