{"product_id":"ficus-evergreen-25cm","title":"Ficus  Evergreen 30cm Standard","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Unfortunately we are not able to ship live plants - local Taupo 3330 delivery or click \u0026amp; collect only*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e( Image is indicative only, not of actual plant.)Pot not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beautiful Ficus stand 1.7m tall from the top of the pot to the top of the plant. Stunning!!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeeping fig\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Ficus benjamina's common name is known as the ficus tree) grows as a large broadleaf evergreen tree in tropical and subtropical climates, but it is more often grown as a houseplant in homes, offices, and featured in interior commercial landscaping. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp text-passage u-how-to-title-align mntl-sc-block lifestyle-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe ficus tree\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis known for its longevity, living between 20 to 50 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-1\" class=\"comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block lifestyle-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-2\" class=\"comp text-passage u-how-to-title-align mntl-sc-block lifestyle-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"\u003eThis elegant plant has slender branches that arch gracefully from a light gray trunk, with dense, glossy dark leaves. When the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eFicus benjamina\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etree is grown indoors, the plants are normally pruned to keep them about 3 feet to 6 feet tall, and their trunks are sometimes braided for decorative appeal. It is a fast grower and may need to be repotted up to once per year, but do so in the early spring for best results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"comp text-passage u-how-to-title-align mntl-sc-block lifestyle-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"\u003eWeeping fig is toxic to humans and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"comp text-passage u-how-to-title-align mntl-sc-block lifestyle-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe weeping fig needs a bright room with plenty of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruce.com\/how-to-determine-sunlight-levels-for-houseplants-1402652\"\u003eindirect sunlight\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and perhaps even a little direct sun in the morning. In its native habitat, it is often grown in semi-shady conditions, but indoors it needs good light to thrive. You must find a good, bright spot for it and keep it there. Note that this plant has a high intolerance for being moved, even if it is to find better lighting conditions, so it's best not to experiment with trying to find the right spot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-23\" class=\"comp text-passage u-how-to-title-align mntl-sc-block lifestyle-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"\u003eFicus trees do best with nighttime temperatures between 65 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit and daytime temperatures between 75 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Consider setting your thermostat to regulate temperature fluctuations in your home. In the summertime, do not use heavy air conditioning, since weeping figs will suffer if the indoor temperature drops below 70 degrees Fahrenheit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-24\" class=\"comp u-no-article-width-restriction mntl-sc-block lifestyle-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-25\" class=\"comp text-passage u-how-to-title-align mntl-sc-block lifestyle-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"\u003eAs tropical natives, weeping figs prefer\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruce.com\/increase-humidity-for-houseplants-1902801\"\u003ehigh humidity\u003c\/a\u003e. Low relative humidity can result in leaves that are dry and shriveled up.\u003cspan class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eConsider using a humidifier to regulate humidity levels in your home. Keep the soil moist around the base of your tree and mist the tree’s leaves occasionally to prevent them from drying out.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Becks Nursery","offers":[{"title":"30cm","offer_id":46397059956833,"sku":"46421","price":299.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0903\/9448\/files\/FicusBenjaminaStandard.webp?v=1787092223","url":"https:\/\/www.spacecraftcreative.co.nz\/products\/ficus-evergreen-25cm","provider":"Spacecraft Creative","version":"1.0","type":"link"}