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Ficus benjamina 'Variegata' (v) | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Ficus benjamina 'Variegata' (v)

Ficus benjamina 'Variegata' (v)

Low Maintenance

Genus: Ficus
Family: Moraceae

About this plant

F. 'Variegata' is an evergreen, weeping tree that when grown as a houseplant reaches up to around 3m tall. Its glossy, pointed green leaves are irregularly margined with white

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

H1C

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadePartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Under glass grow in loam-based potting compost with added fine bark chippings in full or filtered light. When in growth water moderately and keep just moist in winter. Maintain an even temperature with a minimum of 13⁰C

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood or leaf-bud cuttings

Pests

May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite and scale insects

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

BushySpreading

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years