Ficus benjamina // weeping fig
Why I love this plant
The wonderfully variegated leaves and the ability to purify the air, this plant has a wonderful history and is the official tree of Bangkok. In Asia the roots, leaves and fruits are used and have been known to repel insects.
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A little tip
The sap can be a little bit of an irritant so bear this in mind when repotting.
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Pot size //
Grown in Cornwall, UK using peat-free compost and chemical-free, biological plant care.
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Growing
Country of origin // South East Asia and Australia
Position // In most rooms. When they reach their full potential, they make great centre piece plants in your home.
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Care
Difficulty // Easy care
Light // Bright indirect
Water // Don’t allow this plant to dry out completely. This plant will start dropping leaves and turn crispy if you havn’’t given it enough water.
Feed // Every other week during the growing season
Humidity // Not necessary but they will do well in a bathroom if you have the space
Pets // Not suitable for pets that like to chew
Why I love this plant
The wonderfully variegated leaves and the ability to purify the air, this plant has a wonderful history and is the official tree of Bangkok. In Asia the roots, leaves and fruits are used and have been known to repel insects.
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A little tip
The sap can be a little bit of an irritant so bear this in mind when repotting.
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Pot size //
Grown in Cornwall, UK using peat-free compost and chemical-free, biological plant care.
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Growing
Country of origin // South East Asia and Australia
Position // In most rooms. When they reach their full potential, they make great centre piece plants in your home.
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Care
Difficulty // Easy care
Light // Bright indirect
Water // Don’t allow this plant to dry out completely. This plant will start dropping leaves and turn crispy if you havn’’t given it enough water.
Feed // Every other week during the growing season
Humidity // Not necessary but they will do well in a bathroom if you have the space
Pets // Not suitable for pets that like to chew
Why I love this plant
The wonderfully variegated leaves and the ability to purify the air, this plant has a wonderful history and is the official tree of Bangkok. In Asia the roots, leaves and fruits are used and have been known to repel insects.
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A little tip
The sap can be a little bit of an irritant so bear this in mind when repotting.
———————————————————
Pot size //
Grown in Cornwall, UK using peat-free compost and chemical-free, biological plant care.
———————————————————
Growing
Country of origin // South East Asia and Australia
Position // In most rooms. When they reach their full potential, they make great centre piece plants in your home.
———————————————————
Care
Difficulty // Easy care
Light // Bright indirect
Water // Don’t allow this plant to dry out completely. This plant will start dropping leaves and turn crispy if you havn’’t given it enough water.
Feed // Every other week during the growing season
Humidity // Not necessary but they will do well in a bathroom if you have the space
Pets // Not suitable for pets that like to chew
Why are all of our plants peat free?
We have never and will never use peat in the growing of our plants.
Harriet’s Plants is the first small scale, peat free, chemical free and 100% UK grown, planet friendly grower of houseplants. This means that I grow EVERYTHING within my glasshouse in Cornwall. The majority of growers are overseas and use peat as their main ingredients in their substrates.
Why virgin plastic free?
Harriets Plants uses no virgin plastic pots and instead recycles nursery pots from local garden centres to utilise for growing.
We also use coir pots, which are made from coconut fibres to create a 100% compostable and degradable pot over time. These coir pots are sustainably sourced and support women with fair paid work in Sri Lanka.
Why Chemical free?
Harriets Plants is against the use of pesticides and un-natural chemicals.
We grow our peat free houseplants following organic practices and never use harmful chemicals within the nursery. We are a biodynamic houseplant and outdoor plant nursery that focuses on working with the natural environment to grow hardier and more environmentally friendly houseplants and outdoor plants to the UK.
What are 100% UK grown houseplants?
Did we mention we are 100% Cornwall, UK grown? All the houseplants and outdoor plants within the nursery are grown right here in the UK. This means the whole process from seed sowing, propagating and growing a full houseplant, happens right under one glass roof. No plant imports take place at Harriets Plants.
What are Sustainable houseplants?
As a whole practice, Harriets Plants grows sustainable houseplants and outdoor plants for the UK.
This encompasses peat free, chemical free, virgin plastic free and 100% UK grown houseplants and outdoor plants. All of the plants on this website are sustainably grown and follow organic practices. The perfect gift for the eco warrior in your life.
