Fresh lime-green leaves among mature dark green foliage of Ficus benjamina 'Natasja'

Ficus benjamina 'Natasja' in a grey pot with small green leaves on woody stems

Three Ficus benjamina 'Natasja' plants in grey pots with branching green canopies

Young Ficus benjamina 'Natasja' with bright leaf tips in a grey nursery pot

Ficus benjamina 'Natasja' foliage with glossy dark green leaves and lighter new growth

Potted Ficus benjamina 'Natasja' with a slender upright crown of pointed foliage

Three compact Ficus benjamina 'Natasja' plants with dense glossy green leaves

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Ficus benjamina ‘Natasja’

Weeping Fig

5 for 4

Ficus benjamina ‘Natasja’ has erect shoot tips and glossy green leaves held close along the branches. Short gaps between leaves keep the crown dense and upright.

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Plant size: Pot Ø 12 cmapprox. 30 cm tall

Sizes are approximate. Height is measured from the bottom of the pot to the top of the plant; diameter at the widest point.

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Care at a glance

Ficus benjamina ‘Natasja’

Light

Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux

Watering

Water when ~30–50% dry

Substrate

Aerated • Moisture-buffered • Balanced organic + mineral • Medium

Temperature

Ideal: 18–26 °C • Avoid below: 10 °C

Humidity

Elevated 50–60%

Growth habit

Upright woody shrub or tree.

Support

not needed

Growth speed

Average

Cultivated size guide

Height: 80 cm • Spread: 40 cm

Toxicity & safety

Toxic

Origin & habitat

Cultivar of Ficus benjamina; species native from tropical and subtropical Asia to northern Australia

Outdoor growing

Indoor only

How to read these values

These care values give practical guidance for growing the plant. Adjust care for pot size, substrate, temperature and how quickly the substrate dries.

For more detail, read the full product description or visit our Plant Care Guides.

Light: level and approximate lux at leaf level.
Watering: “% dry” shows how far the substrate should dry before watering again.
Substrate: structure, drainage, moisture retention, base material and particle size.
Temperature: “Ideal” shows the preferred range; “Avoid below” marks the cold-stress threshold.
Humidity: target range; steady conditions usually matter more than exact numbers.

Growth habit: how the plant grows, such as upright, climbing, trailing, clumping or rosette-forming.
Support: whether a stake, pole or trellis is needed, optional or unnecessary.
Growth speed: expected pace under suitable growing conditions; use as a guide, not a promise.

Cultivated size guide: approximate dimensions for an established plant in the stated growing context. Height is measured upwards from the growing surface; foliage height excludes flower stems. Trailing length follows a stem, while foliage drop is the vertical distance from the crown to the lowest leaf tips. Spread is the width of the leafy plant or crown, not an individual leaf. Flowering height includes the flower stems. A container guide applies to pot-grown plants; an in-ground guide applies to plants rooted in the ground. Size also depends on age, conditions, pot space and training.

These figures do not describe the size supplied and are not fixed upper limits.

Toxicity & safety: irritation, toxicity or physical hazards such as spines or bristles.
Origin & habitat: native range, hybrid background or typical habitat where relevant.
Outdoor growing: when a potted indoor plant can be placed outside and what outdoor protection it needs.

Ficus benjamina ‘Natasja’

Short gaps between leaves keep the crown of ‘Natasja’ dense as it grows taller. Erect shoot tips carry fresh growth upwards, while older stems become woody.

Upright growth of Ficus benjamina ‘Natasja’

Growth habit: The main growth is upright.
Shoot tips: New shoot tips remain erect as they extend.
Leaf spacing: Short spaces between leaves keep the foliage close along the branches.

Origin & background

Where the species behind Ficus benjamina ‘Natasja’ grows naturally

Ficus benjamina is an evergreen tree native from tropical and subtropical Asia to northern Australia, mainly in wet tropical habitats.

Plant care

Caring for Ficus benjamina ‘Natasja’ indoors

Keep the upright crown evenly lit: Bright indirect or filtered daylight should reach the inner foliage as well as the top. After a move, leave ‘Natasja’ in one suitable place for a few weeks before repotting or heavy pruning.
Temperature and humidity: For steady growth, hold temperatures near 18–26 °C and protect the plant from prolonged conditions under 10 °C. Provide about 50–60% humidity.
Leaf care: Wipe dusty leaves occasionally so light reaches the close-set foliage.
Watering: When the surface starts to dry and the container feels lighter, water thoroughly and let it drain. As fresh growth slows, allow more time before watering again.
Potting mix: For ‘Natasja’, use a peat-free houseplant mix with loam and fine bark.
Repotting: Move up one size when roots fill the container. For a larger plant staying in the same pot, refresh the upper layer of mix.
Feeding: Use a foliage fertiliser at a moderate dose while new leaves and shoots grow. Pause feeding when new growth stops.
Pruning: The crown is self-supporting. Shorten selected shoots just above a leaf when it needs shaping.
Propagation: For propagation, take a cutting from flexible young growth once the stem has started to firm, then keep it warm while roots develop.

Issues & solutions

Problems and solutions for Ficus benjamina ‘Natasja’

One or two older leaves yellow: Individual ageing leaves are normal. If yellowing spreads while the mix stays wet, check drainage and root health. Keep all firm roots, removing only confirmed mushy decay with disinfected tools.
Several green leaves drop together: Check recent changes to light, temperature, watering or feeding. Allow the plant to settle in one bright sheltered position, correcting only the condition that needs attention.
New leaves stay small or pale: Low light can contribute, but compare the next few leaves and check root health before concluding that more light is needed. Increase filtered daylight gradually if the position is too dim.
Fine webbing, sticky bumps or cottony clusters appear: Spider mites, scale or mealybugs may be hiding in the close-set foliage. Inspect for living pests before treating, isolate a confirmed infestation and remove accessible insects. Use only a locally authorised product labelled for the identified pest on indoor Ficus.

Safety

Ficus benjamina ‘Natasja’ is toxic to people and pets

Keep this plant away from children, cats and dogs, and avoid contact with its milky sap.
The latex contains ficin and psoralens, which can irritate the mouth, digestive tract, skin and eyes.
Exposure may cause mouth irritation, drooling, vomiting, stomach pain or a skin rash. Contact a veterinarian or medical professional if symptoms develop or persist.

Names & etymology

About the name Ficus benjamina

Classical Latin ficus means fig. The epithet benjamina preserves a historical plant name used for this fig.

Carl Linnaeus established the genus Ficus in 1753 in Species Plantarum, page 1059; Joseph Pitton de Tournefort had proposed the name.

Carl Linnaeus first described Ficus benjamina in 1767 in Mantissa Plantarum, page 129.

Plant names, growth habits, natural habitats and indoor care guidance are checked against trusted botanical, habitat and horticultural references before publication.View our plant care resources and references.

Ficus benjamina ‘Natasja’

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