Umbrella Fig is an upright tropical plant with massive glossy heart-shaped foliage with deep veining on thin stems. They grows best with bright indirect sun with protection from afternoon sun and well-drained soils. When grown indoor it can reach up to 4ft. Can take gentle direct light if acclimated.
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Type: |
Houseplant |
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Light Requirements: |
Medium to Bright Indirect Light |
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Watering Schedule: |
Water every 5-7 days |
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Growth Habit: |
Upright - Tree |
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Bloom Color: |
N/A |
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Soil Type: |
General- Well Draining |
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Pet Friendly: |
No |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Use a slow release fertilizer every 4 months. Leaf drop will occur as a sign of stress (which can be caused by lack of light, too much/not enough water, drafts, pests, etc). Will quickly start to lean toward sunlight if near a window- to keep the plant straight just rotate the pot when watering.
IMAGES: Photoset by Hajime NAKANO, (1) Ficus Umbellata, (2) Umbellata@H's office
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown
