Variegated Ficus triangularis, 4-Inch Pot
Bring delicate pattern to a bright indoor shelf with variegated Ficus triangularis. Small, distinctly triangular leaves have green centers and creamy margins, with the balance of colors varying leaf to leaf. It starts as a compact tabletop plant and can develop a branching, tree-like shape as it grows.
Points of interest and size
- One live variegated Ficus triangularis in a 4-inch nursery grow pot; current height, leaf pattern and fullness vary.
- Estimated mature indoor height: about 3–6 feet over time under suitable conditions; pruning can maintain a smaller shape.
- Bright variegated leaves make a fine-textured contrast with larger-leaved houseplants.
Care guide
- Light: Give bright indirect or filtered light to support variegation. Gentle morning sun can be suitable, but avoid prolonged harsh afternoon sun.
- Water: Allow the top inch or two of soil to dry before watering thoroughly, then let excess drain. Avoid soggy roots and reduce frequency when growth slows.
- Soil: Use a loose, well-draining indoor potting mix with perlite or fine bark in a container with drainage holes.
- Humidity and temperature: Moderate household humidity is suitable. Keep warm and away from cold drafts and drying vents; sudden changes of location can cause leaf drop.
- Feeding: During active spring and summer growth, apply balanced houseplant fertilizer diluted according to its label about monthly. Pause or reduce in winter.
- Pruning: Trim stems just above a leaf node to shape the plant and encourage branching; remove dead or damaged leaves with clean scissors. Avoid getting milky sap on skin.
- Repotting: Check roots every 1–2 years and move up one pot size when crowded, using fresh draining mix and maintaining the prior planting depth.
- Propagation: In warm months, root a healthy stem tip cutting with several leaves and nodes in lightly moist propagation mix in bright indirect light and higher humidity. Allow roots to establish before potting.
Pet safety
Not safe for pets or children.
What you receive
One live variegated Ficus triangularis in a 4-inch nursery grow pot. Leaf pattern, height and fullness vary. A decorative planter or furnishings in styled photos are not included.
Optional decorative planter
See it styled in the white Basel 4.7-inch planter, sold separately. Measure the nursery pot’s outside width before ordering to confirm fit. Basel has no drainage hole, so remove the grow pot to water and let it drain before returning it.