Rare Plant With Large, Showy Foliage
Light Preference/Tolerated (Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light)
Average Watering Needs
Mature Height 4 feet

The Umbellata Ficus or as it is often called, the Umbrella Fig Tree, is a popular house plant grown for its large heart-shaped leaves that can grow as large as a dinner plate. Widely grown in Asia, the Umbellata Ficus can grow quite tall, although with simple pruning it can be kept to a more manageable size if required. Originating from Africa, it is no wonder it likes to be kept warm.

Best Locations For Growing Umbellata Ficus

The Umbellata Ficus can be grown in any room as long as it is kept warm, placed away from any cold drafts, and exposed to enough light. Considered mildly toxic, care must be taken when growing it around children or pets.

Umbellata Ficus Sunlight Requirements

For strong and lush growth, the Umbellata Ficus prefers bright, but indirect sunlight. Placing it near an east- or west-facing window is ideal.

Umbellata Ficus Care

Preferring a warm and humid environment, the Umbellata Ficus should be kept at 65 – 85 °F and should be misted regularly. Dead or dying leaves can be removed by cutting at the base of the stem using a pair of clean and sharp scissors. The foliage of this plant can tend to bend towards the light; to avoid this, turn the plant by 90 degrees every week.

Watering Umbellata Ficus

From spring until the fall, the Umbellata Ficus will generally require watering on a weekly basis. In winter, watering can be reduced as the growth slows down. This ficus is sensitive to over-watering and should be watered only when the top 2 to 3 inches of the soil are dry. To avoid waterlogged roots, allow any excess water to drain away freely from the container after watering.

Feeding Umbellata Ficus

During the growing season, a balanced houseplant fertilizer can be applied every four weeks to encourage lush and strong growth.

Umbellata Ficus Information

Light Exposure: Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light

Care Requirements: Easy

Watering Requirements: Average - When the top 2 inches of the soil dries out.

Pet Friendly: No

Kid Friendly: No

Air Purifier: Moderate

Habit: Upright

Growth Rate: Moderate

Mature Height: 4 feet

Mature Spread: 4 feet

Flowering: No

Flower Color(s): None

Flower Shade/Description: Grown for Foliage

Fragrant: No

Foliage Type:

Foliage Color(s): Green

Foliage Description: Green

Temperature: 65° - 85°F (18° - 29°C)

Humidity: Average to Above Average (40% - 80%

Common Name: Umbellata Ficus

Other Name(s): Umbrella Tree Fig

Scientific Name: Ficus umbellata

Plant Type: House Plant

SKU:: Ficus_Umbellata-HP

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

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Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.

We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location

Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

1 Review - Umbellata Ficus Show Reviews

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Posted by michael mislan on Jan 19, 2023

Place a order for this plant and received it was much smaller then pictured also it had five leaves that fell off only three left onnly I pay more for what I thought was a nice size plant when I notify the company they stated the pictures on the plants were not the ones you received fool me once I will not order again thank you

Umbellata Ficus