The plant needs a lot of light to grow healthy and color its leaves. The plant thrives well in a large amount of bright light and tolerates sunlight well, but avoid direct sunlight during the summer months. The ideal location is the south and west side.
Water regularly, but always wait for at least the top layer of the substrate to dry. Ficuses do not tolerate overflowing and standing in water. During the winter, water less and beware of cold water, rather use water at room temperature.
The plant likes dew on the leaves, which should be frequently wiped from dust with a damp cloth.
The easiest way to propagate the plant is by stem cuttings - preferably using a cut top part of the plant with 2-3 leaves, which you can root in water or soil.
Overwatering and overwatering, root rot: Most often, you can recognize a ficus that has been overwatered by the fact that its leaves begin to fall, which can also turn yellow or develop brown spots. Draft: Ficuses are sensitive to temperature changes. You can tell that the plant has suffered a temperature shock by the leaves, which turn brown and fall off. Change of environment: Ficuses do not tolerate changes (e.g. habitat) well. Therefore, always think carefully about where and when you will move the ficus. The plant reacts to new, unsuitable conditions by shedding leaves. Burns of the leaves: Beware of direct light, which can burn the leaves of the plant, causing brown spots to form on them.