Ficus benjamina

The most common of the ficus is the Ficus benjamina also known as the weeping fig. It is a small leaved, relatively slow growing inside tree that can get 6-18' tall. Trunks may be multi, single or braided.  Foliage can be solid green or variegated. Fairly easy to grow with proper light and watering.

Temperature: Keep at a minimum of 55 degrees in winter.

Light: Ficus benjamina trees like bright, indirect light.

Water: Water with care. Allow the compost to dry out slightly between waterings.

Humidity: Mist leaves on a regular basis.

Repotting: Avoid regular repotting. They grow slowly, therefore frequent repotting is not necessary.

Special Problems:

Sudden loss of leaves: The most likely reason is over watering. Other possibilities are low winter temperatures, too little light or too much fertilizer. Or even a combination of all of the above.

Yellowing of leaves: If on the lower part of the plant this is a natural process. If this is occurring all over the plant something more serious could be going on. It could be under feeding, improper watering or a combination of both.