{"product_id":"ficus-10in-benjamina-standard-72594","title":"Ficus, 10in, Benjamina Standard","description":"\u003cp\u003eFicus Benjamina (also known as Weeping Fig) is an evergreen tree that thrives as a houseplant and can live for many many years.  It produces pointed, oval-shaped leaves that are extremely glossy.  It is also a great air purifier.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis plant has a representative product photo and the item you will receive may not be exactly as shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003eAttributes\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Tropical \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 6ft - 10ft\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eSpread:\u003c\/b\u003e 2ft - 4ft\u003cbr\u003e \r\n\u003cb\u003eLight:\u003c\/b\u003e Bright Indirect \u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cb\u003eWater:\u003c\/b\u003e Moderate \u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cb\u003eZone:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePet Safe:\u003c\/b\u003e Toxic to pets if ingested\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003eCare\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003cb\u003eGeneral Maintenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Repot every 1-2 years when plant becomes rootbound.  Can be pruned to control size\/height of the plant.  Can be propagated by rooting stem cuttings in water.  Wipe leaves down with a damp cloth every few weeks to remove any dust or debris and allow the plant to absorb as much sunlight as possible.  Ficus trees tend to drop leaves when they are moved, but recover quickly once settled.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/b\u003e Thrives in normal household temperatures, between 15ºC-26ºC.   Keep away from drafts and drastic temperature changes.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eLight:\u003c\/b\u003e Ficus love plenty of bright indirect light.  Direct hot sun may scorch the leaves.  Can tolerate slightly lower light levels, but this will result in a significantly slower rate of growth. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eWatering:\u003c\/b\u003e Water when the top 2-3 inches of soil are dry to the touch.  Do not let the soil dry out entirely.  Ensure your pot has proper drainage to avoid overwatering as this will cause the plant to drop leaves, as well as potentially cause root rot.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eSoil:\u003c\/b\u003e Any high quality, well-draining potting mix will work well.  Avoid heavy\/muddy potting mixes as these plants do not like to sit in excess moisture.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/b\u003e Feed with a liquid houseplant fertilizer once every 3-4 weeks during the spring and summer months.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Vermeer Greenhouses (Welland) Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49705288433904,"sku":"32096","price":37.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/3617\/4760\/files\/32096-1.jpg?v=1706975379","url":"https:\/\/floralacres.ca\/products\/ficus-10in-benjamina-standard-72594","provider":"Floral Acres Greenhouse \u0026 Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}