Ficus Moclame – Indian Laurel – Straight Stem

Ficus microcarpa Moclame, with its enchanting glossy oval leaves, boasts not only aesthetic appeal but also remarkable air-purifying qualities, rendering it an impeccable choice for enhancing the wellbeing of any indoor space, be it a home or office. This botanical gem takes on the form of an elegant lollipop tree, with its trunk-like straight stem gracefully extending to support a lush, tropical canopy of foliage.

Renowned by a variety of common names, such as Pot Belly Fig, Laurel Fig, Laurel Rubber, Curtain Fig, and Strangling Fig, this versatile and low-maintenance plant offers both beauty and health benefits, making it an excellent addition to your interior decor.

Horty Hints

Feeling thirsty? Ficus Moclame prefers its soil to be slightly moist at all times. Underwatering can lead to browning crispy leaves.

Insufficient light can trigger leaf drop. Find a spot with plenty of indirect sunlight and your plant should quickly recover.

Give your Ficus a trim to maintain the desired shape, but be aware that sticky latex will ooze from the ends of the cut stems! This can be an irritant, so make sure to wash your hands if any comes into contact with your skin.

Light

Ficus microcarpa Moclame prefers bright, indirect light but can tolerate some partial shade. Harsh, direct sunlight may scorch the leaves.

Watering

Water when the soil starts to become slightly dry at the top. Keep the soil slightly moist at all times, but do not overwater as this will cause leaf drop.

Temperature

Will do fine in normal household temperatures but prefers slightly warmer environments: between 16-24°C. Avoid cold draughts.

Humidity

The Indian Laurel has no specific humidity requirements, although to give your plant an added boost, consider misting occasionally or relocate to a steamier room like the kitchen or bathroom.

Feed

Apply a weak dose of a fertiliser once or twice a month during the growing season.

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Height & Growth Rate

In their native environment, Ficus Microcarpa grow into very tall trees. Indoors they typically reach 1-2m. Trim to maintain desired height and shape. Moderately fast-growing.

Toxicity

Considered poisonous due to the latex in the sap, therefore keep away from children and animals. Avoid this plant if you have a latex allergy. Contains allergens that may result in asthma symptoms.

Air Purifying

This plant filters airborne toxins and is part of our clean air plant collection.

Origin

Ficus microcarpa Moclame is native to India and Malaysia.

Please note: images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.

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