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*The plant pictured is not necessarily the plant you will receive, but will be same size and shape. Plants are shipped in nursery pots and may vary slightly in pot size.*
Common Name: Weeping Fig, El Dorado Weeping Fig, Ficus Tree, El Dorado Ficus Tree, Ficus Spire, El Dorado Ficus Spire, Florida Spire, El Dorado Florida Spire, Variegated Weeping Fig, El Dorado Variegated Weeping Fig
Scientific Name: Ficus benjamina 'El Dorado'
This variety of ficus can sometimes have splashes of white and light yellow or neon green on the leaves! An excellent way to break up the color monotony of an otherwise all-green plant selection.
-Care Recommendations By The Dude-
Best for These Animals: Small to medium reptiles and amphibians from tropical and temperate climates. Young ficus spires can break easily if larger animals try to climb them. Unlike monsteras or some scheffleras, their leaves cannot support much weight. However, they are excellent for creating miniature tree canopies in your enclosure.
Bio Dude Substrates: TerraFlora, TerraFauna, TerraFirma
Soil Depth: All soil depths okay.
Lighting: Bright indirect light. Placement directly under a basking or heat lamp may cause leaves to burn.
Humidity & Misting: 40%-100% suggested for optimal growth, but can tolerate 20%-40% under certain circumstances.
Mature Plant Size & Root System: Ficus trees are very hardy, durable tropical shrubs that can get very large if not pruned to maintain desired shape. With age they can form aerial roots that can develop a woody trunk. They have a wide, shallow fibrous root system, with thick roots forming for anchorage.
Temperature Tolerance & Placement in the Terrarium: Too high temperatures/low humidity may cause leaves to brown. Best used as a back/wall planting, or as a corner placement.
Edible & Side Effects if Ingested: Ficus are members of the family Moraceae, which all contain a milky sap. Contact with this milky sap may cause skin irritation, though many animals are known to be able to ingest ficus leaves will no ill effects.
Pot Size & Packaging: A single 4" potted ficus plant is shipped in the pot, wrapped in paper.
