Ficus 'Starlight'

Family

Moraceae

Native

South Africa

Description

A delightful variety of the ever popular evergreen, weeping Fig bearing cascading branches of shiny green and white pointed, oval, variegated leaves. Produces aerial and invasive underground roots if planted in the ground..

Environment

Ficus plant prefers full sun to partial shade with moderate watering. For indoor plants, care should be taken not to over water, otherwise leaf drop and possibly root rot will occur. Allow the soil to dry between watering. Light levels, watering and humidity should be kept as constant as possible to avoid leaf drop.

Feed all Ficus houseplants when they are actively growing with a well balanced plant food diluted to 1/2 the recommended strength. Never feed a Ficus Tree in the winter.

Avoid placing a Triangle Ficus Tree near an air conditioner, heater, or any cold drafts from windows and doors

Landscape Uses

It is an excellent plant for garden rockery settings, desert type landscapes, patios and botanical gardens