How to Care for Ficus umbellata

Korean name: 휘카스 움베라타

This foliage plant features broad, thick leaves and a canopy that spreads like an umbrella. It is suitable for indoor cultivation and relatively easy to care for, preferring bright indirect light.

Key facts

Category: Foliage plant
Family: Moraceae
Difficulty: Moderate
Where to keep: indoors
Native to: India and Southeast Asia
Growth rate: Moderate
Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
Traits: broad leaves, indoor suitable, medium difficulty, mild climate

Care Guide

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

Common questions

How often should you water Ficus umbellata?

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

Where should you keep Ficus umbellata?

Light: Provide bright indirect light. You can grow it indoors. Soil: Use well-draining soil.

Is Ficus umbellata safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Ficus umbellata good for beginners?

Difficulty: Moderate. Temperature: 18~27°C. Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity. Fertiliser: Apply liquid fertilizer monthly during the growing season.