Plant guide
Weeping fig
Ficus benjamina
Weeping fig is toxic to cats. Chewing it can irritate the digestive tract, and contact with its sap can irritate skin. Keep the tree out of reach and seek veterinary advice if your cat is exposed.
What this guide covers: Ficus benjamina only. Check the botanical name; a photograph alone cannot establish identity.
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Ficus benjamina — Leaves
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Plant identity
- Scientific name
- Ficus benjamina
- Scope
- Species
- Family
- Not recorded
- Also known as
- No reviewed aliases available
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How to grow this plant
Ficus benjamina only. Check the botanical name; a photograph alone cannot establish identity.
- Light
- Bright indirect light
Bright, indirect light.
- Watering
Water before the potting mix dries out completely, while allowing drainage.
- Temperature
- Temperature range not yet established
Protect from cold and drafts.
- Humidity
No specific humidity target established.
- Potting
- A soil-based potting mix with drainage.
- Through the year
- Avoid frequent moves: changing light can cause leaf drop. Prune lightly for shape in late fall or winter.
Growing-guide sources
- Ficus benjamina ↗NC State Extension · Accessed 2026-10-16
Ficus benjamina only. Check the botanical name; a photograph alone cannot establish identity.
Growing advice reviewed 2026-10-16. Plant safety is assessed separately.
Reviewed safety information
- Toxic principle
- Not recorded in the reviewed evidence
- Reported signs
- Not recorded in the reviewed evidence
- Severity
- Severity not established
Missing information is unknown. It should not be interpreted as an absence of risk.
Safe alternatives
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