Ficus macrocarpa
Large ornamental tree with air-purifying benefits
Habit
Perennial Tree
Height8
8-20 m
Growth
Fast Growing
Soil
Well-drained loam
Shade
Full sun–partial shade
Moisture
Moisture
Edible
No
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
SE Asia
Climatic Condition
Tropical
Temperature (°)
15–30°C
Humidity (%)
50-80%
Potting media
Loam+Compost
Fertilizers
Balanced NPK
Watering
Regular
Plant Weight
N/A
Flowering Time
Seasonal
Soil Ph level
6.0–7.5
Water Ph level
6.0–7.5
Soil EC
Moderate
Yield Per Plant
N/A
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
50+ years
Health Benefits
Air purification, shade
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loam, 30% compost, 20% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 3 monthsCommon Diseases and Remedies
root rot, leaf spot, anthracnose, powdery mildew, scale insects, mealybugs and spider mites
yellowing or dropping leaves, wilting, soft or blackened roots, brown or water-soaked leaf spots, white powdery growth on leaves, sticky honeydew, cottony masses and fine webbing
improve soil drainage and avoid overwatering, prune and remove infected leaves, maintain good air circulation and light, wipe foliage regularly, apply neem oil or insecticidal soap, use sulfur for powdery mildew
fungicides with mefenoxam or metalaxyl for root rot, copper-based fungicides for leaf spot and anthracnose, fungicides with myclobutanil for powdery mildew, systemic insecticides with imidacloprid and miticides with abamectin for pest control.