Golden King - Weeping Fig - Ficus benjamina - 2.5L / 17cm / Medium

Ficus 'Golden King' is a fuss-free variegated indoor tree with colourful narrow leaf margins of gold and an elegant silver-green centre. Lower light requirements than other variegated varieties but higher than the green varieties like Danielle & Evergreen so are a happy medium for a moderately bright room.

Ideal for beginner plant keepers or beyond.

Light Requirements: Bright Indirect Light - partial full sun.

Moisture & Soil Requirements: Prefers evenly moist soil with good drainage in warm seasons - never soggy soil. Relatively thirsty but adaptable for most conditions

Growth & Nutrients: Tree / shrub in shape. Suits medium-larger apartments or homes and large gardens away from water pipes due to their aggressive root system. Very easy to shape and prune, common topiary and bonsai species. Feed with a general-purpose fertiliser for containers from the start of spring each year to autumn when growth slows down.

Temperature, Humidity & Ambient requirements: Prefers warm, humid environments inside and adaptable for nearly any situation. Grows well outdoors in frost-free Northern NZ.

Toxicity: Toxic to pets and people. Don't let anyone or anything eat this. Avoid skin contact with sticky white sap when pruning.