Ficus benjamina

Common name: Ficus benjamina, Matapalo

Description of the plant: large tree with glossy leaves small, with leaves of different colors and shades and also tend braiding or making strange shapes joining the stems of these ficus.

Brightness: demanding in terms of light, so we will allocate a bright place indoors. The lack of light can cause leaf loss.

Irrigation: 2 times a week in summer and every eight days in winter. Should be generous during growth and reduced during the winter. Avoid flood the earth and it is dry, since both ends also affect the falling leaves.