Ficus benjamina 'Golden King' (v)

Grow in houseplant compost in full or bright filtered light. During growth water moderately and apply a high nitrogen fertiliser every month; water sparingly in winter. Topdress annually and repot every 2-3 years. See houseplant cultivation for further information

See pruning group 1

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings with bottom heat in spring or summer

May be susceptible to scale insects, mealybugs and glasshouse red spider mite

Generally disease-free