🌱 Care Instructions

Watering: Every 7–10 days; allow the top 3–4 cm of soil to dry between waterings. Water less in cooler months or lower light. Avoid waterlogging—roots like air as much as moisture. Sudden leaf drop most often signals overwatering or abrupt routine changes.

Light: Bright, indirect light is ideal; tolerates medium light. Keep out of harsh direct sun to prevent leaf scorch.

Humidity: Average to higher. In very dry rooms, occasional misting helps reduce crisp tips and keeps leaves glossy.

Soil: Well-draining indoor mix with perlite (optionally a little bark or sand) for airflow. Always use a pot with a drainage hole.

Fertilizing: Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertilizer at half strength. Reduce in fall and winter.

Pruning : Pinch tips to encourage branching and a denser crown. Remove crossing or leggy shoots to maintain a clean outline.

Support: Generally self-supporting; stake young stems lightly if shaping a single trunk or after repotting.

⚠️ Warning

Toxicity: Mildly toxic if ingested; latex sap may irritate skin. Keep away from pets and children and wash hands after pruning.

Temperature: Ideal range is 18–27 °C. Avoid cold drafts and temperatures below 10 °C.

Pests: Check regularly for scale and mealybugs, particularly on stems and leaf undersides. Wipe leaves often and treat early if needed.

Leaf care: Dust monthly with a soft, damp cloth and rotate weekly for even growth. Stability in light and watering is key to long-term health.

Ficus Exotica stands for steadiness with polish—a micro-forest feel rendered at a refined, indoor scale. Designers use it to bring structure and calm to living corners, workspaces, and entryways: a tidy canopy that softens lines, frames sightlines, and deepens a neutral palette. Its compact confidence suits modern minimal, Japandi, and classic interiors alike.

Over time, small rituals return clear rewards: a brighter sheen after a leaf wipe, fresh branching where you pinched a tip, a fuller silhouette as care and light remain consistent. It’s greenery that grows with your space—measured, composed, and quietly uplifting.