Ficus benjamina
Care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
- Common name
- weeping fig
- Plant type
- Houseplant
- Growth habit
- Weeping
- Light
- Bright indirect
- Watering
- Medium
- Temperature
- Warm
- Humidity
- Moderate
- Propagation
- Cutting
- Native range
- Tropical rainforests
- Toxic to pets
- Mildly toxic
- Toxic to people
- Mildly toxic
- public plant
- 1 public plant
- collector
- 1 collector
What Ficus benjamina is
The weeping fig is a woody houseplant known for its arching branches and slender, pointed leaves. It grows in a weeping habit that softens the sharp corners of a room.
Living with this plant means noticing how it reacts to its environment. It prefers a stable spot with bright indirect light and will drop its leaves if moved too often.
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The plant contains a milky sap that can cause skin irritation or discomfort if ingested.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI. Not veterinary or medical advice — check with a professional before letting a pet or a child near an unfamiliar plant.
People and Ficus benjamina
How our relationship with this plant has changed over time.
- Pre-modern
In the rainforest
This tree originates in tropical rainforests. It begins its life as an epiphyte, starting on the branch of another tree before extending roots to the ground.
- 19th century
Entry to glasshouses
Botanists began introducing the species to European conservatories. It proved popular for its sculptural shape and ability to thrive in warm, indoor environments.
- Late 20th century
The domestic fixture
The plant moved into homes and offices globally. It became a standard architectural element for indoor spaces during this time.
- Present day
Ongoing care
You now find the plant in many varieties. Growers focus on maintaining its preferred medium moisture and moderate humidity levels in modern living spaces.
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People growing Ficus benjamina
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Recent Ficus benjamina
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Other Ficus
Species and cultivars from the same genus, straight out of the reference catalogue.
Frequently asked about Ficus benjamina
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Ficus benjamina?
Ficus benjamina is a species in the Ficus genus. Commonly known as weeping fig, a houseplant, and with a weeping growth habit. Native to Tropical rainforests.
How do you care for Ficus benjamina?
Reference care guidance for Ficus benjamina: bright indirect light, medium watering, warm temperatures, and moderate humidity. Collectors on collecto.rs will refine this as more public specimens are added.
How rare is Ficus benjamina?
Ficus benjamina is rare on collecto.rs — fewer than five public collectors currently track it. Add yours to be one of the first.
Where can I see real photos of Ficus benjamina?
Browse public Ficus benjamina collections on collecto.rs to see photos uploaded by the people growing it. Each item links to the collector's profile, with notes, acquisition date, and growth photos.
Can I track my own Ficus benjamina on collecto.rs?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your Ficus benjamina, upload photos, track care notes, and connect with other Ficus benjamina collectors. Your collection stays private by default; you choose what to make public.