Ficus trees are a common plant in the home and office, mainly due to
the fact that they look like a typical tree with a single trunk and a
spreading canopy.
Ficus is a pan-tropical genus of trees, shrubs and vines occupying a
wide variety of ecological niches; most are evergreen, but some
deciduous species are endemic to areas outside of the tropics and to
higher elevations.
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 worlds tropics. Many are tall forest trees that are
buttressed by great spreading roots; others are planted as
ornamentals.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. The Bodhi tree, under which the
Buddha achieved enlightenment, is believed by many to have been a ficus
religiosa. The most popular as an indoor tree is the ficus benjamina.
Plant Specifications
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
Planting and care
Cold drafts from windows or
doors will harm them, so make sure to place them somewhere where drafts
will not be an issue.Losing its leaves is the most common problems with
ficus plants. Leaf drop is a ficus trees standard reaction to stress,
whether its from any of the following:Under watering or over watering,
Low humidity, Too little light, Relocation or repotting, Drafts, Range
in temperature (too hot or cold).If your ficus is losing its leaves, go
through the checklist of proper ficus tree care and correct anything
that you find wrong.
Ficus Multiroots 180 care
Ficus Multiroots 180 special feature
Most
ficus bonsai trees can produce aerial roots in their natural habitat,
which are often presented in appealing bonsai creations with many aerial
root pillars or root over rock styles. To enable aerial root growth in
our homes a humidity of nearly 100% must be achieved artificially.
You can use a glass cover, fish tank or a construction with transparent sheets for this purpose.
The Bodhi tree, under which the Buddha achieved enlightenment, is believed by many to have been a ficus religiosa.
Fig species are characterized by their unique inflorescence and
distinctive pollination syndrome, which utilizes wasp species belonging
to the Agaonidae family for pollination.
Ficus Multiroots 180 uses
Ornamental Use:
- Ficus trees can maintain their tree-like shape regardless of their
size, so this makes them ideal for bonsais or for massive houseplants in
large spaces
- The plant is used for ornamental purpose
- Its generally kep indoor in living room and in terrac area
Culinary Use:
- The common fig (Ficus carica) is cultivated for its pear-shaped,
edible fruits, which are really hollow fleshy receptacles (syconia)
containing hundreds of male and female flowers