Ficus benjamina, also known as weeping fig, is a popular choice for bonsai enthusiasts. This tree is native to Southeast Asia and Australia, and it is often grown as an indoor plant because it ...

Thirty years ago, Beena Vincent was struck by the beauty of a small Ficus benjamina ‘Jacqueline’ growing at a friend’s place in Sreekaryam. Fascinated, she cut a stem of the plant and potted ...

The weeping fig is scientifically referred to as Ficus benjamina (F. benjamina) and grows up to 30 metres or 98 feet in natural conditions.