FICUS STARTLIGHT

Scientific Name: Ficus benjamina ‘Starlight’

Common Names: Ficus Starlight

• Description:

Ficus Starlight is prized for its attractive foliage that adds a touch of elegance and brightness to indoor spaces. Here are some key features:

Size: Similar to the regular Weeping Fig, indoors, it can grow 6-10 feet (1.8-3 meters) tall.

Leaves: The defining feature is the variegated foliage. Leaves are smaller than the standard Weeping Fig, typically 4.5 to 6 cm (1.8 to 2.4 inches) long.

Stems: Similar to the Weeping Fig, it has silver-grey branches with a smooth bark that becomes rougher with age.

Flowers: Inconspicuous green flowers like the regular Weeping Fig, but unlikely to produce fruit indoors.

Uses:

• Popular Houseplant: Ficus Starlight is prized for its variegated foliage that brightens up indoor spaces.
• Air-purifying properties: Like other Ficus species, it can help remove some common toxins from indoor air.