Ginseng ficus care in offices
Ficus microcarpa 'Ginseng'
A ginseng ficus needs a sunny, warm location and consistently moist soil. Keep it above 68°F all year. Too much water can cause root rot.
Ginseng ficus facts
- Botanical name
- Ficus microcarpa 'Ginseng' (a cultivar of Ficus microcarpa)[2]
- Family
- Moraceae (fig family)[1]
- Native range
- Tropical and subtropical Asia to the western Pacific (species)[1]
- Light
- A sunny, warm location[2]
- Temperature
- Above 68°F all year[3]
- Cats and dogs
- The ASPCA has no page for this species. The ASPCA lists figs (Ficus sp.) as toxic to cats and dogs.[4]
Light and location
Keep a ginseng ficus in a sunny, warm location.[2]
The species needs temperatures above 68°F all year. For this reason, growers usually sell it as a houseplant.[3]
Water
Keep the soil consistently moist.[2] Do not overwater, because too much water can cause root rot.[3]
Pests and pet safety
Look for aphids, spider mites, mealybugs, and scale. Leaf spot and gray mold can also occur.[3] Thrips can also attack this cultivar.[2]
The ASPCA has no page for Ficus microcarpa. The ASPCA lists figs (Ficus sp.) as toxic to cats and dogs. Treat this plant as toxic.[4]
How MotherBotanist cares for a ginseng ficus
On each weekly visit, the technician does these tasks for each plant:
- Check the soil, and water only if the plant needs it
- Look for pests, disease, and signs of stress
- Remove dust from the leaves
- Cut off dead or damaged leaves
- Turn the plant so that all sides get light
The technician records the care and adds a photo to the plant profile in your client portal.
Ginseng ficus questions
Short answers about this plant in an office.
What is a ginseng ficus?
A ginseng ficus is the 'Ginseng' cultivar of Ficus microcarpa, according to NC State Extension. The species is native to tropical and subtropical Asia and the western Pacific, according to Kew's Plants of the World Online.
How do you care for a ginseng ficus in an office?
Keep it in a sunny, warm location with consistently moist soil, according to NC State Extension. Keep it above 68°F all year. Do not overwater it, because too much water can cause root rot.
Is a ginseng ficus toxic to cats and dogs?
Treat it as toxic. The ASPCA has no page for Ficus microcarpa, but it lists figs (Ficus sp.) as toxic to cats and dogs.
Sources
- Ficus microcarpa L.f.. Plants of the World Online, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
- Ficus microcarpa 'Ginseng'. North Carolina State University Extension, Gardener Plant Toolbox.
- Ficus microcarpa. North Carolina State University Extension, Gardener Plant Toolbox.
- Weeping Fig (Ficus sp.). ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center.
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