Q. I have a 17-year-old potted ficus on my deck. I noticed that some roots have found their way to the earth. How do I go about repotting it? When should I repot it? A. Young ficus plants can be ...

Q. I have a Ficus benjamina that’s thriving but it’s been in the same pot for many years. I believe that it is now pot bound and needs to be transplanted into a larger container. What do I need to ...

The National Garden Bureau has named 2026 as The Year of the Ficus. Ficus plants thrive in bright light, require watering when the top inch of soil is dry, and benefit from added humidity. Common ...

Ficus elastica, or the rubber tree, is the stalwart of the houseplant stable. Its large dark green leaves and rosey-pink pointy leaf buds are instantly recognisable. “Ficus” relates to the tree that ...