How to Care for Ficus benjamina 'Danielle' (Weeping Fig)

Korean name: 벤자민 킹

A foliage plant with drooping branches and glossy small leaves. Easy to grow and effective for indoor air purification. Thrives with proper light and watering.

Key facts

• Category: Air-purifying plant
• Family: Moraceae
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: South Asia
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.
• Air purifying: Helps clean indoor air.
• Traits: air purifying, beginner friendly, foliage plant, indoor
• Also known as: Ficus benjamina, Weeping Fig, Benjamin Fig

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers bright indirect light.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil is dry.
• Soil: Use well-draining potting soil.
• Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity.
• Temperature: 18~27°C
• Fertilizer: Apply liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Ficus benjamina 'Danielle'?

Water thoroughly when the soil is dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Ficus benjamina 'Danielle'?

It likes Prefers bright indirect light.. You can grow it indoors. Use Use well-draining potting soil..

Is Ficus benjamina 'Danielle' safe around pets?

Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.

Is Ficus benjamina 'Danielle' good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 18~27°C. Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity.. Fertilise Apply liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season..