A variegated weeping fig with small oval leaves in green and creamy white on gracefully drooping branches, giving a light, refined indoor tree.
Ficus benjamina 'Twilight' has the elegant weeping shape of the plain weeping fig, but every leaf is edged and splashed with cream, which lifts the whole canopy. It is a natural choice for a bright living room, office, hallway or conservatory where a plain green tree would look heavy.
Give it bright, filtered or indirect light; a consistently bright spot keeps the variegation strong. Keep it out of harsh direct sun. Let the top few centimetres of compost dry out between waterings, water less in autumn and winter, and never let the pot sit in water. Normal room temperatures suit it, away from cold draughts and radiators. Feed once a month in spring and summer, and wipe the big leaves with a damp cloth now and then, because dust stops them working. Ficus dislikes being moved, so choose its spot and leave it there.
Expect it to shed some leaves when it first arrives; that is a normal response to a change of surroundings, and it settles within a few weeks if conditions stay stable. Supplied as one established plant with a 5 litre root ball. The milky sap is a skin irritant and the plant is harmful if eaten, so keep it away from children, cats and dogs.
Cultural Information
Common Name: Variegated weeping fig, Benjamin fig
Fully Grown Height and Spread: 90 to 180cm x 60 to 120cm indoors
Growth Habit: Upright central stem with weeping, arching side branches
Perfect For: Living rooms, offices, hallways and conservatories
Foliage: Small oval leaves variegated green and creamy white
Flowering Time: Grown for foliage; does not flower indoors
Planting Position: Bright to medium indirect light indoors
Soil Type: Free-draining, peat-free houseplant compost
Hardiness: Tender, indoor only; keep above 13C
Maintenance: Moderate; keep it in one place and water evenly
Seasonal Interest: Evergreen foliage
Type: Evergreen foliage houseplant
