Weeping Fig (Ficus benjamina) / Mid-Century Tapered Cast Concrete Planter / Original Weathered Stone Patina

WEEPING FIG

Ficus benjamina

Specifications

• Height: 2550mm 

• Concrete Planter: 550mm

• Inclusions: Price includes delivery and professional installation.

Planted in an Australian mid-century, tapered cast concrete planter with gravel to finish. Exposed root base. This tree is approximately 30 years old. 

ARCHITECTURAL FORM & HERITAGE

Native to the tropical and subtropical forests of Southeast Asia, India, and Northern Australia, the Weeping Fig (Ficus benjamina) is a timeless architectural classic. It is celebrated for its graceful, gently drooping branches, smooth, light-grey bark, and dense canopy of glossy, teardrop-shaped leaves. While in its native outdoor habitat it can grow into a massive, sprawling shade tree with complex aerial roots, in cultivation it serves as a highly sophisticated, lush specimen. Its refined silhouette brings a sense of soft, organic movement to interior spaces, making it one of the most iconic and enduring staples of high-end interior landscaping.

PLACEMENT & LIGHT

This elegant tree thrives on consistency and requires a carefully chosen, permanent location away from extreme temperature fluctuations.

• Indoors: Position in a space that receives abundant, bright, indirect natural light throughout the day. Avoid harsh, direct midday sun which can scorch the leaves, as well as heavily shaded corners. Critically, keep the tree away from air conditioning vents, heaters, and drafty doorways.

• Outdoors: Thrives best in a sheltered courtyard or patio with dappled sunlight or part shade. It must be protected from intense afternoon sun, frost, and strong winds.

SEASONAL CARE & WATERING

Cultivating Ficus benjamina requires maintaining a delicate balance of consistent moisture—it prefers neither completely dry soil nor waterlogged roots.

• Indoors: Water thoroughly every 7–10 days from late spring to early autumn, allowing the top third of the soil to dry out completely before watering again. In winter, reduce the watering frequency to every 10–14 days. Always empty drainage saucers within 30 minutes; sitting in excess water will quickly lead to root rot.

• Outdoors: Water regularly during the summer heat, ensuring the planter retains a light, even moisture while draining freely. Reduce watering in winter, adjusting carefully for natural rainfall.

• Note on Botanical Behaviour: The Weeping Fig is famously sensitive to change. It is entirely normal for the tree to shed a noticeable amount of leaves when moved to a new environment, during seasonal shifts, or if exposed to drafts. Once it acclimatizes to its new permanent home, it will stabilize and push out a fresh flush of foliage. The best approach is to find the perfect spot and avoid moving it.

NOURISHMENT & FERTILIZING

To sustain its dense, weeping canopy and encourage vibrant green foliage, nourish the tree consistently during its active growing season. Apply a premium, controlled-release foliage or indoor plant fertilizer at the onset of spring and again in mid-summer. Cease all feeding during the autumn and winter dormancy to allow the tree to rest.

DELIVERY & LOGISTICS

Please contact us prior to purchase if there are any major barriers to delivery at your property (including stairs, narrow corridors, or lift size constraints), as these voluminous, architectural pieces require specialist handling and may incur increased delivery costs.