Ficus Benjamina – The King of Houseplants. How to Stop It From Dropping Leaves?
Ficus Benjamina (Ficus benjamina) is a classic that's coming back into fashion. Its small glossy leaves and dense crown bring elegance and a rainforest feel to any interior.
But a lot of people are afraid of it. "I bought one and within a week it was bare," customers complain. The reason is simple: a Ficus can't stand change or cold. That's why where and how you buy it matters so much.
Choose Your Tree (Delivered Warm)
Don't risk buying one at a hardware store garden center, where cold drafts reach the plants. We keep our ficus trees at a stable temperature and deliver them right to your living room in our Airway vehicles.
A Tip From Florist Monika (Care and Placement):
"A Ficus Benjamina is a 'creature of habit.' It hates being moved! Once you find it a spot, don't move it, turn it, or shift it again. It reacts to any change (even a draft while airing out the room) by dropping its leaves. My tip? Find it a bright spot without direct sun, put it there, and let it live. It will reward you with a dense crown."
3 Rules for a Healthy Ficus
1. Placement (Light Is Essential)
It needs plenty of diffused light.
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Ideal: An east- or west-facing window.
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Watch out: In a dark corner it will start dropping leaves and its branches will go bare.
2. Watering (Don't Overdo It!)
A Ficus prefers being a bit too dry over having "wet feet."
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Water once the top layer of soil has dried out (stick a finger into the soil to check).
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Cut back significantly on watering in winter.
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Leaves turning yellow? That's a sign of overwatering! Let it dry out.
3. Air Humidity (Misting)
It comes from the tropics, so it loves humidity. In winter, when the heating is on, mist it with a spray bottle. This also prevents the leaf tips from turning brown.
How and When to Prune a Ficus?
Ficus trees can be beautifully shaped. You can grow them into a ball, a cone, or even a bonsai.
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When: Spring (March/April) is best, when the plant is starting to grow.
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How: Trim off dry twigs and shorten any that stick out of shape. Always cut just above a leaf (a node).
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Watch out: A white milky sap (latex) will ooze from the cuts and can irritate skin. Wear gloves!
Why Buy a Ficus From Květiny Expres?
A Ficus is sensitive to cold. Just 5 minutes in freezing temperatures on the way from the store to the car is enough for it to drop its leaves at home.
✅ Safe transport: Our vehicles are heated. Your Ficus won't suffer any temperature shock.
✅ Size: We sell already beautifully grown, impressive specimens.
✅ A complete gift: We can deliver it together with wine or a card.
Happy growing! Your KvětinyExpres.cz team
