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Designer Ficus Bonsai
Designer Ficus Bonsai
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A very common houseplant, ficus is usually grown around the world for its foliage. As a bonsai, it is often used to decorate patios and front-lawns
Scientific Name:Ficus benjamina
Common Names:Weeping Fig, Benjamin FIg, Ficus Tree
Maximum Reachable Height:98 feet
Difficulty to Grow:medium
Care:do not move the plant, it experiences shock and drops leaves if location changed
Sunlight:bright indirect light and partial shade
Water:water when three-fourths of the soil becomes dry
Fertiliser: use diluted fertilise once a month from spring to autumn
Precautions:this plant is a major source of indoor allergens
Useful/Special Features:it is the official tree of Bangkok
Ornamental Use: often used in interior decoration
Medicinal Use:the root, bark, and leaves are boiled and applied to wounds and bruises; latex is used in Philippines to cure liver disease; pounded leaves used to treat rheumatic pain
References:
http://tipsplants.com/plants/house-plants/ficus-benjamina
https://www.houseplantsexpert.com/weeping-fig.html
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