R330.00
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Overview: The Ficus benjamina ‘Natasja’ is a stylish, compact cultivar of the well-loved Weeping Fig — perfect for adding elegant greenery to South African homes and offices. 🌱 It features glossy, oval-shaped leaves and a gentle weeping habit, creating a lush, graceful canopy effect. Originating from tropical Asia, this smaller variety is perfect for indoor living, thriving in bright, warm environments with minimal fuss.
Quirky Fact / Common Use: The Weeping Fig is a natural air purifier — NASA lists it among the top indoor plants for cleaning toxins from the air. 🌬️ Its leaves also naturally shine, needing no polish — just a soft, damp cloth wipe for that glossy showroom look! ✨
Ideal For:
🌿 Homes & Apartments: Perfect for lounges, studies, bedrooms, and well-lit offices.
🏡 Small Spaces: Compact enough for desks, countertops, or side tables.
🌸 All Plant Lovers: Great for beginners or busy plant parents — low-maintenance yet elegant.
🎁 Gift Idea: A beautiful living gift for housewarmings or birthdays.
💚 A Must-Have: Improves air quality, adds texture and soft greenery to your décor, and brings calm energy to any space.
🌱 Grows up to 60–100 cm tall, ideal as a floor-standing or tabletop plant in bright, filtered light.
Received plants may differ slightly from images displayed. Unless otherwise specified, all plants come in black nursery pots.
🌿 Care: The Ficus Natasja prefers consistency — sudden moves or cold drafts can cause leaf drop. 🫣 Keep it in a bright, stable spot and avoid overwatering. If leaves develop brown edges, increase humidity or move slightly away from harsh sunlight. Wipe leaves occasionally to remove dust and keep them glossy.
☀️ Light: Bright, indirect light is ideal. Place near a window with filtered sunshine — too little light may cause leaf drop, while harsh rays can scorch the leaves.
💧 Watering: Water moderately — keep the top 2–3 cm of soil slightly moist in summer, and allow it to dry out a bit more in winter. Avoid standing water in the pot tray.
🌡️ Temperature: Thrives in normal South African home temperatures between 18°C and 27°C. Protect from cold drafts, heaters, or air-conditioning blasts.
🌱 Feeding: Apply a balanced, diluted liquid fertiliser (e.g. 5:1:4) every 2–3 weeks during spring and summer. Use a slow-release fertiliser in autumn and winter to maintain gentle nourishment year-round.
🐾 Pet Friendly? ❌ Not pet-friendly. The Ficus benjamina ‘Natasja’ is mildly toxic if chewed or ingested by cats, dogs, or small pets. Also unsuitable near fish tanks or ponds.
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