My Ficus Tree Have you thought about growing a Ficus tree in your house? You may know this tree by the name weeping fig. I have a Ficus tree in my family room, a room with high ceilings and lots of windows. The Ficus fills a corner very nicely and helps bridge the space created by the high ceiling. This particular tree was a housewarming gift to my husband and me twenty-nine years ago. It was small then, probably about three years old at the time. That means it is about thirty-two years old now. I can't believe I've had a plant for that long and haven't killed it! It's pretty remarkable that I've had this tree for so long. When thinking about how I managed to keep this tree happy, healthy and growing strong all these years it boiled down to five key elements. Follow these tips and you can have a happy, healthy ficus in your home for many years, too. A Guide for Growing a Ficus Tree 1. Good Light My Ficus loves living in the corner of my
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