Ficus benjamina 'Israel' — Bushy

Overview

Ficus benjamina 'Israel' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Ficus, part of the Moraceae family, with evergreen foliage. Ficus benjamina 'Israel' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1b. Suggested uses include houseplants and conservatory and greenhouse.

About

Ficus benjamina 'Israel' is a bushy evergreen cultivar of the Ficus genus, which includes a variety of evergreen and deciduous trees, shrubs, and climbers. This cultivar thrives in fertile, well-drained loam soils with a preference for moist but well-drained conditions and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is suitable for sheltered south, west, or east-facing aspects and is commonly used as a houseplant or in conservatories and greenhouses. Propagation is achieved through semi-hardwood cuttings or air layering, with interest in its foliage during spring and summer.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Ficus

Sunlight: Full sun, Partial shade
Soil type: Loam
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H1b

Plant details

Ficus benjamina 'Israel' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Shrubs, Trees, Fruit Edible
Habit: Bushy
Foliage: Evergreen
Suggested uses: Houseplants, Conservatory and greenhouse

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Ficus benjamina 'Israel'

Propagation: Semi-hardwood cuttings, Air layering
Pest resistance: Susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, thrips, mealybugs, scale insects under glass
Disease resistance: Susceptible to honey fungus