Overview

Ficus benjamina 'Nightingale'PBR is a bushy shrubs in the genus Ficus, part of the Moraceae family, with evergreen foliage. Ficus benjamina 'Nightingale'PBR 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, commonly known as weeping fig, benjamin fig or ficus tree and often sold in stores as just ficus, is a species of flowering plant in the family Moraceae, native to Asia and Australia. It is the official tree of Bangkok.

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 'Nightingale'PBR 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 'Nightingale'PBR

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

Frequently asked questions

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