Braided Benjamina Ficus

Light Needs

Mature Height

8-10 Feet

Mature Spread

3-5 Feet

Growing Zones

4-11 indoors

Bring sculptural style to your space with Braided Benjamina Ficus. Glossy leaves cascade like a green curtain while the braided trunk adds instant architecture. It’s a classic indoor tree that stays elegant as it matures and fits beautifully beside sofas, in office corners, or framing an entry.

Easygoing once it settles, this ficus appreciates steady light, modest watering, and a draft-free spot. Give it a few weeks to acclimate after arrival and it will reward you with dense, polished foliage all year.

Braided Benjamina Ficus Care

Provide bright, indirect light for 6–8 hours daily; a spot near an east or west window is ideal, or 5,000–10,000 lux from a grow light. Use a well-draining indoor mix (potting soil with perlite or pine bark), pH 6.0–7.0. Water when the top 1–2 inches of mix are dry, then water thoroughly until excess drains; never let the pot sit in water. Maintain 65–85°F and avoid cold drafts; aim for 40–60% humidity.

Feed monthly in spring and summer with a half-strength balanced liquid fertilizer; pause feeding in fall and winter. Rotate the pot every few weeks for even growth, and prune lightly in spring to shape. Repot every 2–3 years, one size up, or refresh the top 1–2 inches of soil if keeping the current pot. Note: sap may irritate skin; plant is toxic if ingested by pets.

Braided Benjamina Ficus Spacing

Place 3–6 feet from a bright window, out of direct midday sun. Allow a 2–3 foot radius for frond spread and easy passage; keep at least 12 inches from walls to prevent leaf scuffing. Start with a 10–12 inch pot with drainage for medium plants; size up to 14–16 inches as roots fill in. Use a saucer and empty excess water after each watering. Stake only if newly repotted and top-heavy.

Why Grow Braided Benjamina Ficus?

• Sculptural braided trunk with a refined, bonsai-like look
• Glossy, cascading foliage that elevates living rooms and workspaces
• Thrives in bright, indirect light with a simple watering routine
• Slow, manageable growth that stays tidy in containers
• Helps freshen indoor spaces while providing a timeless, natural focal point

Add an effortless statement tree that reads custom and curated. Braided Benjamina Ficus brings height, texture, and calm greenery to any room with minimal upkeep.

SKU:

IND-HOS-FIC-LGL