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Ficus benjamina

weeping fig; exotic fig; benjamin tree; tropic laurel; java tree; small leaved rubber plant; waringin

Species Record #: gw1017208

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Botanical Information:

Genus: Ficus

Family: Moraceae

Author: L.

Synonyms: Ficus nitida

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Ficus benjamina
   by Terramadre
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Remarks:
This plant is very temperamental. I find it does not like to be moved and hates cold drafts. Should be kept in an east or west window with filtered light, (though mine is doing fine in direct morning sun.) Water throughly and let soil dry out between waterings.

    by KraZbuderfly    more remarks...

Ratings
overall7.0
how easy  6.8
flower1.0
foliage9.4
propagate1.0
fragrance1.2
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