The Ficus Family are in the ornamental fig family. There are numerous varieties from the lowly creepers to the weeping fig plant.
The Rubber plant or (elastica robusta) is an excellent plant does that does well indoors.
The Ficus family of plants do not have any blooms and are
grown strictly used for their foliage.
It is used and for it's are thick and rubbery leaves kind of like rubber!
It is an easy care good looking indoor plant. It does like regular watering every day during the hot summer months but most folks over water during the cooler months.
The Variegated Ficus is another easy to care for houseplant. There are several varieties and one of the most popular is the Ficus benjamina variegata. All variegata plants have at least 2 colors on their foliage.
The weeping fig is another very popular modern plant. Its leaves are small and grows much more like a small tree. There is also a trailing type that is smaller but is much more difficult to grow.
It needs more humidity which makes it idea for shower of bath rooms.
The standard ficus benjamania is another houseplant that grows fast and is an ideal plant for the modern home. The leaves are darker green and they can grow very large.
The Ficus pumila produces a dense green carpet and is used as indoor ground cover. The stems cling to any type of object that holds moisture.
The Ficus diversifolia also called the Misletoe fig is a slow growing bush. The leaves has small bown spots.
Be sure to ask your local nursery for these types of plants. It is best to ask for the house plant manager as he will probably have the best information concerning care and watering.
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The Ficus Family are in the ornamental fig family. There are numerous varieties from the lowly creepers to the weeping fig plant.
The Rubber plant or (elastica robusta) is an excellent plant does that does well indoors.
The Variegated Ficus is another easy to care for houseplant. There are several varieties and one of the most popular is the Ficus benjamina variegata. All variegata plants have at least 2 colors on their foliage.
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