Ficus benjamina 'Variegata'/Variegated Weeping Fig

Green and white variegated leaves
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Green and white variegated leaves	Foliage	Close-up image of the green and white leaves on a small plant
Close-up image of variegated foliage	Relatively large specimen of the Variegated Weeping Fig


Scientific Name:	Ficus benjamina 'Variegata'
Common Name:	Variegated Weeping Fig
Plant Type:	Evergreen
Leaf Type:	Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:	10, 11 Determine Your Zone
Height:	15-20 feet
Spread:	20- 30 feet
Light Exposure:	Sun, Part Sun, Filtered Shade, Morning sun
Drainage:	Well drained, Moist
Rate of Growth:	Moderate
Water Requirement:	Medium
Maintenance Level:	Low
Susceptible to insects and diseases:	Yes
Comments:	This variegated selection is becoming quite popular because of the green and white leaves. Growth is somewhat slower than the regular solid green foliaged selection. Pests include the same ones that attack the solid green foliage weeping fig, These include aphids, mealy buds and scale insects. For container plants provide a moist, well drained medium and keep the soil slightly moist to the touch. Leaf drop is problem where trees have not been acclimated to a lower light regime and where there is insufficient natural light. All of the house plant figs can tolerate conditions with rather low light, but perform best if they receive several hours of natural light during the day.