About Ficus Benjamina

Fig species are characterized by their unique inflorescence and distinctive pollination syndrome, which utilizes wasp species belonging to the Agaonidae family for pollination. The always popular ficus tree is a member of the fig family and perfect for caring for as a houseplant.

There are several varieties of this plant that are grown as houseplants. Among these are the Ficus benjamina or weeping fig, the Ficus lyrata or fiddle head fig, and the Ficus elastica decora or rubber tree. Ficus plants range from large trees to woody shrubs to trailing vines.

The Ficus comes in many shapes and sizes that make this a popular focal point in your home. Ficus (genus Ficus), a group of about 900 species of trees, shrubs, and vines, commonly called figs. Native primarily to tropical areas of East Asia, they are distributed throughout the tropics of a world. Many are tall forest trees that are buttressed by great spreading roots; others are planted as ornamentals.