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Ficus benjamina 'Starlight'

Also Known As

  • Chinese Banyan
  • Weeping Fig

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

  • H: 6'-10'
  • W: 4'-10'

planting zones

  • 9a-11

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Ficus benjamina 'Starlight' plant details

Ficus benjamina 'Starlight' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with chartreuse, green, variegated and white foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ficus benjamina 'Starlight'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: moraceae
Foliage: evergreen chartreuse, green, variegated and white
Mature size: 4 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Uses: container plant, foliage plant, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ficus benjamina 'Starlight'

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

STARLIGHT FICUS - A great choice for houseplant and interior plantscaping. Shiny light green leaves with irregular green to white edges. Upright to arching growth with outer tips weeping habit. Hardy zone 9. Sun to lt shade, mature height 6'. Keep evenly moist. Prune to maintain shape.

Gardening facts about Ficus benjamina 'Starlight' plant

How to Grow Ficus benjamina 'Starlight'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • chartreuse
    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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