The weeping fig is part of the Ficus plant genus (scientific name: F. benjamina) and tree like, in looks. With large arching branches and long pointed leaves, it looks attractive indoors (apart from leaves dropping). The Benjamina is one of the most popular small indoor trees from this genus that grows quite slowly and needs a grower to take particular care of a few needs … [Read more...] about Weeping Fig Plant
Ficus Plants
Fiddle Leaf Fig
The fiddle leaf fig from the ficus genus of trees is an exciting species to grow with larger leaves than the others from the genus. This indoor tree type plant grows over 15 metres tall in it's natural habitat and up to 3 metres indoors, although they can be topped to prevent them growing taller. When these plants mature in age and size they make a great focal point within … [Read more...] about Fiddle Leaf Fig
Rubber Plants
The rubber plant (Ficus elastica) is a popular ornamental plant from the Ficus genus. In it's natural habitat it grows over 30 metres tall, however, the varieties grown indoors are a much more manageable height. For the indoor grower looking for a tree type plant species with attractive foliage which can grow from 1ft to over 8ft tall, this is an excellent … [Read more...] about Rubber Plants
Creeping Fig
The creeping fig is also known as the climbing fig which is primarily grown outdoors as a climbing vine. However, the ficus pumila is also grown as an ornamental house plant, successfully indoors. Description The creeping fig is an evergreen climbing species which you might have seen crawling up the walls of large mansions or a quaint house in the … [Read more...] about Creeping Fig
Selection of Indoor Ficus Plants
Ficus plants are one of the most popular foliage plants suitable for growing as ornamental house plants. The genus includes trailing types, bonsai, and of course the indoor ficus tree. Creeping Fig - Ficus Pumila Creeping fig ficus plants are climbing plants which are very easy to care and maintain. Small leaves and and wiry like stems will creep anywhere you allow them to. … [Read more...] about Selection of Indoor Ficus Plants
