It’s easy to see the appeal of the Ficus Umbellata, its a beautiful rare plant that has stunning green foliage and isn’t as demanding as its more popular cousin the fiddle leaf fig. It’s hard on the outside but soft on the inside making it an ideal houseplant.
Plant Size
Small: 4 inch standard nursery pot.
Light
Like any other ficus, she will be happy with bright, indirect light. Direct light will cause some of the leaves to burn and not enough light will result in dull colors.
Water
Water when the top two inches of the soil dry out. Check the moisture levels by sticking your finger into the soil. If your finger comes out pretty clean with just some dry dirt, it’s time to water again.
Plant Specific Care
She enjoys warm temperatures and won’t tolerate the cold. Ideally, you should maintain temperatures about 60 – 68 F (16 – 20 C).
She prefers a humid environment, but too much humidity will encourage disease. Keep her close to other humid-loving houseplants to create a humid microclimate.
She doesn’t need to be fertilized, but she won’t grow as fast if you don’t feed her. Encourage even growth by fertilizing her at half the recommended strength with either a slow-release fertilizer three times per year or with a diluted liquid fertilizer once a month during the spring and summer.
Pet-Friendly Plant
No.