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weeping fig 'Anastasia'

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An evergreen ornamental tree used as a houseplant, with a weeping habit and glossy, green and yellow variegated foliage

Scientific classification

Species: weeping fig 'Anastasia' (Ficus benjamina 'Anastasia')
Genus: Ficus
Family: Moraceae

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Toxicity: Conservatory Greenhouse · Shrubs · Houseplants · Trees
Plant type: 4-8 metres
Height: 1-1.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Pendulous weeping
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of weeping fig 'Anastasia'

Distribution map

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of weeping fig 'Anastasia'

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weeping fig 'Anastasia' care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

Propagation

Propagate by seed at 15 - 21 °C in spring or by semi-hardwood or leaf-bud cuttings in spring or summer

Growing

Under glass grow in loam-based potting compost with added fine bark chippings in full or filtered light. When in growth water moderately and apply a nitrogen rich fertiliser monthly. Keep just moist in winter. Plants benefit from regular misting and from being stood on a pebble tray, particularly in a warm dry atmosphere. Their main requirement is an even temperature, in winter not below 13°C and without the sharp fluctuations found in so many houses. Avoid draughty situations and keep them away from heater fumes

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