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 ...

Native to Southeast Asia and Australia, Ficus benjamina, commonly called the weeping fig, has graceful, drooping branches adorned with delicate, glossy leaves.

Roots can grow massive, lifting concrete and bitumen, causing costly damage. Thrips can damage indoor weeping figs (Ficus benjamina) but can be controlled with a horticultural oil.