How to Care for Ficus benjamina

Korean name: 벤자민 고무나무

This elegant tree features small, glossy leaves. It is sensitive to changes in location and may drop leaves, but it grows steadily after adapting.

Key facts

• Category: Foliage plant
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: Southeast Asia, Australia
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Air purifying: Helps clean indoor air.
• Traits: small leaves, tree-like, air-purifying, elegance

Care Guide

• Light: Bright indirect light. Dislikes changes in position.
• Watering: Water when the top of the soil is dry.
• Soil: Fertile soil with good drainage
• Humidity: Normal to high humidity
• Temperature: 16~24°C
• Fertilizer: Once a month from spring to summer

Common questions

How often should you water Ficus benjamina?

Water when the top of the soil is dry. Roughly every 10 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Ficus benjamina?

It likes Bright indirect light. Dislikes changes in position.. You can grow it indoors. Use Fertile soil with good drainage.

Is Ficus benjamina safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Ficus benjamina good for beginners?

Difficulty: Moderate. Keep it around 16~24°C. Humidity: Normal to high humidity. Fertilise Once a month from spring to summer.