Q. I have a Ficus benjamina that’s thriving but it’s been in the same pot for many years. I believe that it is now pot bound and needs to be transplanted into a larger container. What do I need to ...

Ficus elastica, or the rubber tree, is the stalwart of the houseplant stable. Its large dark green leaves and rosey-pink pointy leaf buds are instantly recognisable. “Ficus” relates to the tree that ...

Ficus plants, such as fiddle-leaf figs, rubber trees, and weeping figs, are among the most popular houseplants. However, they have a bit of a reputation for being divas, dropping their leaves if you ...

The National Garden Bureau has named 2026 as The Year of the Ficus. Ficus plants thrive in bright light, require watering when the top inch of soil is dry, and benefit from added humidity. Common ...