Don’t go by the common name! It’s the official tree of Bangkok and as a houseplant is renowned for its elegant growth and can easily withstand poor growing conditions and rid your home of formaldehyde gases.

This elegant plant has slender branches that arch gracefully from a light gray trunk, with dense, glossy dark leaves. When grown indoors, the plants are normally pruned to keep them about 3 feet to 6 feet tall, and their trunks are sometimes braided for decorative appeal. It is a fast grower and may need to be repotted up to once per year, but do so in the early spring for best results.

Care Instructions For Ficus Benjamina Plant Indoors

You would need to prune the plant regularly since it can grow too large and also protect it from drafts of wind since it is sensitive to cold. Another important factor is this plant can function as a source of allergies so do a quick check before you go for it.

Light: The plant does well both in bright sunlight as well as in shade.

Soil:  Any well draining soil should suffice.

Water: Water regularly through the summer months a sparingly in winters.

We’ll be sharing more about this plant in future.