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Braided Benjamina Ficus

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Houseplant Information

Your houseplant will come in a black plastic nursery pot. It will have holes at the bottom of the pot to allow for proper drainage when watered. We recommend changing the pot when your plant arrives if you plan to grow your plant indoors.

Planting & Care

Getting Started with Your Braided Benjamina Ficus

  1. Light: Give your Braided Benjamina Ficus bright, indirect light, such as near a sunny window with sheer curtains or in a sunlit corner. Too little light leads to thin growth and leaf drop. Rotate the pot every few weeks so all sides get light and grow evenly.
  2. Potting and Drainage: Keep it in a pot with drainage holes and a well-draining potting mix. After watering, empty the saucer so the roots never sit in water. A heavy decorative container helps keep taller plants stable.
  3. Placement: Choose a spot you can leave it in, since Ficus dislikes being moved. Keep it away from cold drafts, doors, and heating or air conditioning vents. Some leaf drop right after arrival is normal while it adjusts; give it steady conditions and it will leaf out lush again.

Care Instructions

  1. Watering: Water when the top inch of soil is dry. Water thoroughly until it drains from the bottom, then empty the saucer. Both soggy soil and letting it dry out completely can trigger leaf drop, so aim for a consistent routine.
  2. Humidity: It appreciates moderate humidity but adapts to average indoor air. In dry winter homes, a humidifier or grouping it with other plants helps prevent crispy leaves and leaf drop. Keep it away from heating and air conditioning vents, which dry the air around the leaves.
  3. Fertilizing: Feed with a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer about once a month in spring and summer. Skip feeding in fall and winter when growth slows. Too much fertilizer can cause leaf burn, so dilute to half strength if you are unsure.
  4. Pest Monitoring: Check the undersides of leaves and the stems every few weeks for scale, mealybugs, and spider mites, especially in dry indoor air. Sticky leaves are a common sign. Wipe pests off with a damp cloth or treat with insecticidal soap.

Maintenance and Long-Term Care

  1. Repotting: Repot every 2 to 3 years in spring, or when roots circle the pot. Move up only one pot size and use a well-draining potting mix. Ficus trees dislike major disruption, so expect a little leaf drop after repotting.
  2. Pruning and Cleaning Leaves: Prune in spring or early summer with clean shears, cutting just above a leaf, to shape the canopy or control its size. Wear gloves, since the milky sap can irritate skin. The braided trunk itself needs no trimming. Wipe dusty leaves with a damp cloth to keep them glossy.
  3. Summer Outdoors: It can go outdoors in summer in a bright, sheltered spot out of harsh afternoon sun, but it must come inside before temperatures drop below about 50 degrees. It can stay outdoors year-round only in frost-free climates, roughly zones 10 to 11.

Additional Tips for Braided Benjamina Ficus

  1. Pet Safety: Ficus benjamina is toxic to cats and dogs. The ASPCA lists weeping fig as toxic, and its milky sap can cause mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting if chewed, as well as skin irritation. Keep it out of reach of pets and small children.
  2. Troubleshooting Leaf Drop and Yellow Leaves: Sudden leaf drop is usually a reaction to change, such as a new location, cold drafts, or uneven watering. Yellow leaves with soggy soil point to overwatering, while crispy brown leaves suggest dry air or underwatering. Correct the cause and keep conditions steady.
  3. Size and Height: Offered in 2 to 3, 3 to 4, and 4 to 5 foot sizes, it can grow taller over time indoors, often reaching 6 feet or more. Pruning the canopy keeps it at the height you want while maintaining its full, rounded shape.

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Description

Braided Benjamina Ficus: A Houseplant with Flair

The Braided Benjamina Ficus brings elegance and structure all in one perfect package. Its slender, glossy leaves cascade down like a green waterfall, while the braided trunk adds a sculptural twist that elevates any indoor space.

Why You'll Love It:

  • Stylish form: The braided trunk gives it a refined, bonsai-like appeal—no trimming necessary.
  • Air purifying: While it looks like decor, it's quietly freshening up your space.
  • Indoor-friendly: Thrives in bright, indirect light—perfect for living rooms, home offices, or sunlit corners.
  • Low maintenance: Once it settles in, it doesn't ask for much. Just water when the top inch of soil is dry.

Pro Tips:

Keep it out of drafts and rotate it now and then for even growth. If it starts dropping leaves, don’t panic—it’s just adjusting. Give it some time, and it’ll bounce back lush as ever.

Great For:

  • Stylish plant parents who love a neat, tidy look
  • Indoor spaces that need a vertical accent
  • Container gardening—this beauty does just fine in pots

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