Ficus Benjamina "Golden Monique Fig" standard 10 Liter

🌿 Ficus benjamina ‘Golden Monique’

Botanical Name: Ficus benjamina ‘Golden Monique’
Common Names: Golden Monique Fig, Weeping Fig, Variegated Ficus

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📌 Product Description

Ficus benjamina ‘Golden Monique’ is a vibrant, evergreen ornamental tree known for its bright lime-green to golden foliage and elegant, slightly weeping growth habit. Its lighter leaf colour gives gardens and indoor spaces a fresh, luminous appearance, making it an excellent choice for feature planting or large containers.

Compared to darker Ficus varieties, ‘Golden Monique’ brings a softer, more tropical feel, while still offering the durability and adaptability Ficus is known for. It performs well in South African climates, particularly in subtropical and frost-free regions.

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📏 Size When Fully Grown

• Height: 3 – 5 m (can reach up to 8 m outdoors in ideal conditions)
• Spread: 2 – 4 m
• Growth Habit: Upright tree with gently arching branches
• Growth Rate: Moderate

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🌱 Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Bright light; full sun to partial shade (bright light enhances golden tones)
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Water:
  • Regular watering during establishment
  • Allow topsoil to dry slightly between watering once established
• Feeding: Balanced fertiliser in spring and summer promotes healthy foliage
• Maintenance:
  • Prune to shape or maintain size
  • Suitable for light trimming in formal garden settings

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🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

• Best Planting Time: Spring to early summer (September – November)
• Growing Season: Spring and summer
• Climate Suitability: Subtropical, coastal, and temperate frost-free regions
• Frost Tolerance: Sensitive to heavy frost; protect young plants in colder areas

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🌼 Additional Benefits

• Bright golden-green foliage adds freshness and light
• Elegant, slightly weeping tree form
• Suitable for indoor and outdoor planting
• Low-maintenance and adaptable
• Excellent for creating shade or privacy in warmer regions

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🌿 Ideal Uses

✔ Feature tree for gardens and courtyards
✔ Large container plant for patios
✔ Indoor specimen plant in bright spaces
✔ Screening or light hedging in subtropical areas
✔ Tropical or contemporary garden designs