Ficus is a genus of plants comprising more than 800 species. These houseplants, known for their graceful appearance and elegant leaves, are native to tropical regions.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Ficus plants come in a range of varieties such as Ficus carica, or common fig, and Ficus benjamina, also known as weeping fig. They typically ...

From the National Garden Bureau (NGB), 2026 is The Year of the Ficus!

There’s no denying Ficus is having a moment. Home gardeners, designers, and growers alike have all found the Ficus to be worthy of a crowning moment in 2026, with the National Garden Bureau even ...

Most gardeners are familiar with just a few kinds of fig plants, classified botanically as Ficus. But Ficus is a genus of 800 species of trees, shrubs and vines mostly native to India, Africa and ...

When the going gets tough, the tough get going indoors, especially during heat waves. If you are like me, the heat is really taking a toll on your gardening activities this summer. I garden because I ...

There was time when one of the hallmarks of Palm Beach was thick hedges of ficus benjamina towering above the sidewalks to provide privacy for the homes beyond them. But times are changing. This past ...