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Contact SupplierA ficus plant is a type of plant that belongs to the genus Ficus, which includes about 850 species of woody trees, shrubs, vines, epiphytes and hemiepiphytes1. Ficus plants are native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and some of them produce edible fruits called figs. Ficus plants are also popular as ornamental plants, especially as houseplants, because they have glossy leaves and can adapt to various light conditions. Some common types of ficus plants are:
Weeping fig ( Ficus benjamina ): This is the most common type of ficus plant that people refer to as a ficus. It has a tree-like shape with a single trunk and a spreading canopy. It can grow up to 10 feet (3 m) tall indoors, and it has dark green or variegated leaves. It is also used as a bonsai plant.
Rubber plant ( Ficus elastica ): This is another type of ficus plant that has large, thick, oval-shaped leaves that can be dark green, burgundy, or variegated. It can grow up to 8 feet (2.4 m) tall indoors, and it is easy to care for. It is also known for its air-purifying properties.
Fiddle-leaf fig ( Ficus lyrata ): This is a type of ficus plant that has large, fiddle-shaped leaves that are dark green and glossy. It can grow up to 6 feet (1.8 m) tall indoors, and it prefers bright indirect light. It is a trendy plant for interior design.
Audrey ficus ( Ficus benghalensis ): This is a type of ficus plant that has oval-shaped leaves that are dark green and velvety. It can grow up to 10 feet (3 m) tall indoors, and it likes bright indirect light. It is also known as the banyan tree or the strangler fig.
Sacred fig ( Ficus religiosa ): This is a type of ficus plant that has heart-shaped leaves that are light green and glossy. It can grow up to 6.5 feet (2 m) tall outdoors in warm climates, and it likes full sun. It is also considered sacred in some religions, such as Hinduism and Buddhism.