Variegata is also available with variegated leaves
Fragrant or Not
Flower is not visible just a like a fig (injeer) tree. No fragrance
Category(Bush/Vine/Tree)
Tree
Height
> 20 feet
Spacing
Can be grown as a hedge or as a solitary plant
Flowering Months
Not available, only very mature trees produce "flowers"
Flower Color
Green becomes red
Growing Areas
Through out Pakistan in warm areas
Frost Tender
Yes
Exposure
Full sun, will tolerate some shade. If kept indoors with low levels of lights, leaves fall
Soil pH
No specific issues
Propagation
Air layering
Uses
Ornamental foliage
Other Details
Ficus belongs to the genus of giant trees like Peepal, and "Bar" and the Mulberry, and rubber plant. All of them can easily become huge trues. Fi-cus, is an ancient Latin name of a fig (injeer). The name benjamina probably refers to the supposed relation of the tree to the source of a resin or benzoin early procured from the East. If Ficus is allowed to grow it will continue grow taller and taller. Therefore trimming of this plant is necessary. There are couple of pests that attack Ficus, one of them is a leaf miner and other insect is called Ficus thrips which cause the leaf to fold and close. Thus if you see that the leaves are curled, or are not opening, it is time for a pesticide spray. Thrips are a big time nuisance on Ficus. Images by M. Munir
