Ficus benjamina,Ficus benjamina L.

Ficus benjamina L. is a large tree species in the Ficus genus of the Moraceae family. The bark is gray and the branches droop; Leaves are thin and leathery, ovate or ovoid in shape, and needle shaped with trailing leaves; Flowers are broadly ovate in shape, with short filaments and narrow keyhole shapes; The style is lateral and the perianth is short key shaped; The fruit is spherical or flattened, smooth, and red or yellow when ripe. The flowering period is from August to November.

Ficus benjamina is native to southern China, Thailand, India, and Malaysia. Enjoy a warm, humid, and sunny environment, with heat and drought resistance; Avoid low temperature and dry environments, have strong cold resistance, do not require high soil quality, but need fertility and good drainage. Ficus microcarpa can be propagated through methods such as sowing, cutting, pressing, and grafting.