Plant profile
Weeping Fig
Ficus benjamina
Classic indoor tree with graceful branching and many small leaves.
Care snapshot
Light
Bright indirect light
Water
Every 5-7 days
Difficulty
Medium
Growth
Medium
Space
Large space, up to 300 cm
Typical cost
₹250-700
Why it works
Good fit notes
Classic indoor tree
Care tip: Keep location stable to reduce leaf drop
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Best for
Household fit
Safe enough for this home?
Weeping fig latex/sap is irritating and the plant is listed as toxic to cats and dogs.
Keep away from chewing pets; sap can irritate skin/eyes.
Placement
Where it works best
India climate
What to watch
Buying check
Before you bring it home
Look for
- Choose dense plants with minimal leaf drop and no scale insects.
- Acclimate slowly; sudden moves cause leaf drop.
Avoid
- Scale insects
- Sticky honeydew
- Mass leaf drop
- Root-bound pot
Plant personality
Useful traits
Ficus benjamina often drops leaves after relocation or light changes.
Its milky latex can irritate skin and is unsafe for chewing pets.
Stable placement is more important than frequent care changes.
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