Happy Flower Pot

Weeping fig

Ficus sp. (Moraceae)

Also called fig, indian rubber plant.

Cats and dogs

Toxic to cats and dogs

Cats: toxic Dogs: toxic

What makes it toxic: Proteolytic enzyme (ficin), psoralen (ficusin).

Source: ASPCA entry "Weeping Fig", checked October 3, 2026.

Light

  1. Low light 3+ mol
  2. Medium light 6+ mol Copes
  3. Bright indirect 10+ mol Best
  4. Direct sun 12+ mol

Weeping fig grows best in bright, indirect light or diffused sun. NC State says it can survive in shade, but Illinois lists it among plants that need high light, so the sources disagree on its low-light tolerance.

Direct sun: a little gentle morning sun is fine.

On our scale it grows well from about 10 mol/m²/day and holds on down to roughly 1.1 (how these numbers are set).

Will it grow in my window?

Care

Care level: Demanding. Water: Keep the soil lightly moist and don't let it dry out completely.

It often drops leaves when moved or chilled, then regrows leaves suited to the new light.

Pet-safe plants for similar light

Sources