Collection: Ficus Plants

Taking care of your plant babies and being able to see them thrive can give a great feeling of accomplishment. Yet, the fear of being unable to maintain them can deter many. Low-maintenance tropical houseplants such as philodendrons and the ficus plants are a great choice.

Ficus plants have many varieties that range. They range from small shrubs to trailing vines. As a typical tropical plant, Ficus plants have a single branch-like structure with a spreading canopy. Since they come in various designs, they serve as great ornamental plants.

Ficus plants typically have milky sap and thick, stiff leaves. Popular variants of the Ficus plant which include the edible fig, rubber plant, and the banyan, or even the weeping fig have beautiful designs and look very elegant when used as decoration indoors.

Ficus trees are popular houseplants and office plants because they resemble a conventional tree with a single trunk and a spreading canopy.

When growing ficus indoors, it's critical to keep the humidity around the plant at a high level. Regular misting or placing the ficus tree in a pebble tray filled with water will help to improve humidity, but keep in mind that while they prefer high humidity, they don't like their roots to be extremely moist. As a result, carefully check the top of the soil before watering.

A place that receives plenty of sunlight is ideal for Ficus plants to grow and remain healthy. Since these plants are local to India and grow well in this weather, it is easy to maintain them without the risk of seeing them die. They can be potted in well-ventilated soil.

The best way to take care of Ficus plants is to ensure that it gets ample sunlight and does not end up being overwatered or underwatered. Ficus plants do tend to droop and lose leaves which can be a good indicator that the plant is not in its ideal surviving condition.

Create your little urban jungle with Nursery Live’s collection of interesting Ficus plants. The Ficus Safari, Ficus Elastica (commonly known as rubber plant), Ficus Triangularis, and certain bonsai variants are popularly bought plants on Nursery Live.