Ficus Care
Bright Indirect
Difficulty: Hard
Medium Watering Frequency
Pet Toxic
Plant P
Light
Bright-indirect with some gentle direct morning sun. Lyrata especially needs strong light.
Water
Water when the top 1/2 of the pot is dry, then thoroughly water.
Humidity & Temperature
Average to slightly higher humidity. 65–85°F. No cold drafts.
Soil & Fertilizing
Well-draining indoor mix with perlite. Feed monthly spring–summer.
Pet Safety
Not pet safe (sap is irritating and produces rubber).
Native Region
Rubber: Southeast Asia; Lyrata: West Africa.
Fun Fact
Turning plants a quarter-turn weekly promotes even, upright growth. Has a dramatic acclimation process and will usually drop its older (bottom) leaves during that process
