Common Name:

Family: Moraceae

Origin: S.E. Asia

Weeping Fig and Variegated Weeping Fig

Plant Form: Large tree forms have long, weeping branches with dark green, ovate leaves. The bark of mature trees is tan with occasional brown air roots emerging from the trunk or large branches.

Utilization: The Weeping Fig is often the backbone plant of large interior landscape installations. Shrub-type plants are grown in containers ranging in size from 6 to 14", and tree specimens, the largest of which are field grown and transplanted, are grown in containers ranging from B to 26" or larger.

Culture: This plant requires medium to high light with a minimum of 150 to 250 foot candles to retain an attractive appearance. It will tolerate occasional, gradual temperature drops to 40 degrees F but a range of 65-72 degrees F is suggested. A well drained growing medium should be used to avoid water-logging and the medium should never be permitted to become very dry. The Weeping Fig tends to be a very heavy water user under medium to high light conditions. Expansive root growth can occur which reduces the capacity of the growing medium to hold moisture.

The Weeping Fig is prone to leaf drop resulting from lack of environmental conditioning (acclimatization) prior to transfer to indoor environments, water stress, low light, severe insect infestations and air pollutants.

Pests: Mites, scale, mealybug, aphids