Exposure & Location

The Ficus Benjamina Goldenking prefers bright indirect light to preserve the intensity of its golden variegation. The brighter the light, the more vibrant the yellow tones will be.

• Exposure: bright indirect light to partial shade.
• Ideal: spacious living room, bright entrance, office, or room corner near a window.
• Temperature: 18 to 25 °C, without sudden fluctuations.
• Substrate: rich, light, and well-drained (green plant potting soil + perlite).

Verdeia tip: give it enough space so its dense foliage can spread harmoniously in your urban jungle.

Watering & Care

• Watering: moderate; allow the surface of the substrate to dry slightly between waterings.
• Drainage: essential to prevent root rot — use a pot with drainage holes.
• Humidity: appreciates a slightly humid atmosphere; occasionally mist the foliage.
• Fertilizer: every 3 weeks in spring and summer, with diluted liquid fertilizer.
• Winter rest: reduce watering in autumn and winter.

Regularly clean the small variegated leaves with a damp cloth to preserve their brightness and luminous golden variegation.

Decor Ideas & Plant Combinations

With its imposing stature and bright golden variegated foliage, the Ficus Benjamina Goldenking instantly becomes the centerpiece of your urban jungle. It structures the space with elegance and brings golden light.

• To pair with: Monstera (cut foliage), Alocasia (graphic leaves), Philodendron (shiny leaves), or small plants at the base to create a layered and contrasting urban jungle.
• Ideal pot: large decorative pot in matte ceramic, terracotta, or XXL natural fiber basket.
• Urban jungle ambiance: perfect to structure a living room, dress an entrance, or create a bright jungle corner in an office.

Place it in a room corner or near a sofa to create a spectacular and bright plant focal point in your urban jungle.

Verdeia Tips

• Avoid frequent moves: the Ficus can lose leaves when stressed.
• Maintain bright light for vibrant golden variegation — in shade, it may turn green.
• Repot every 2 to 3 years in spring into a slightly larger pot.
• If some leaves fall when changing location, it’s normal — the plant is adapting.
• Rotate the pot regularly for balanced growth towards the light.

Technical Specifications

• Botanical name: Ficus benjamina 'Goldenking'
• Common name: Ficus Benjamina Goldenking, Golden Weeping Fig
• Origin: tropical forests of Southeast Asia and Australia
• Dimensions at delivery: Ø21 × H95 cm
• Adult size: up to 150–200 cm indoors
• Exposure: bright indirect light to partial shade
• Watering: moderate, allow slight drying between waterings
• Care: easy
• Toxicity to animals: slightly toxic if ingested
• Decorative style: Urban jungle / Modern / Elegant

Each plant is unique: photos show an example of its appearance. The density, shape, and shades of its foliage naturally evolve depending on light and throughout the seasons.