COMMON NAME: Ficus aspera

LIGHT: Indirect light (less light than other ficus)

WATERING: Allow soil to dry just over halfway down between waterings; sensitive to overwatering. Needs a bit more water than other ficus.

SOIL: Quality all-purpose potting mix; EarthMix® Proganix-I™ (indoor organic growing mix) or similar works well

FERTILIZING: Feed every 4 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertilizer

PRUNING: Prune to shape or remove damaged leaves; can be cut back to encourage branching

EXTRA NOTES: Likes consistency! Avoid moving the plant, temperature fluctuations (drafts, vents), and irregular watering

PET SAFE? Mild to moderately toxic

CHILD SAFE? Mild to moderately toxic

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