light
Ficus like bright, indirect light, but may do well in medium light or an Eastern exposure. Outdoors, place in indirect light outdoors to avoid leaf burn.
soil
Plant in an all-purpose potting soil. Repotting will encourage Ficus to grow larger. To keep size in check repot only every other year.
water
Water when the top several inches of soil are dry. Under-watering causes new leaves to drop while over-watering causes mature leaves to brown; first at the edges and then all the way through. An even watering schedule is ideal.
fertilizer
Feed weekly during periods of active growth; spring and summer.
tips and troubleshooting
Ficus don’t like to be moved and may drop leaves as a stress response. Just give your plant time to recover as it becomes accustomed to its new location.
