{"product_id":"100-graines-de-figuier-pleureur-ficus-benjamina","title":"100 Weeping Fig Seeds (Ficus benjamina)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFicus benjamina\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeeping fig, \u003cem\u003eFicus benjamina\u003c\/em\u003e, Benjamin fig, Buddha tree: in its native Asia, it develops aerial roots that descend from the branches to the ground and gradually form new trunks — a single tree can thus become a small forest. Grown in a pot here, it remains a well-behaved shrub with glossy, gracefully drooping foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlossy evergreen foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e small, shiny, flexible, slightly drooping oval leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElegant growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 to 3 metres indoors, and considerably taller when grown in the ground in a tropical climate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent bonsai:\u003c\/strong\u003e its trunk thickens quickly, and its small leaves respond well to pruning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLike all figs, it exudes a white latex when cut, which is irritating to the skin and eyes and may cause allergies in some people. Wear gloves when pruning and wash your hands afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis latex makes it unsuitable for consumption, both the leaves and the fruits. Keep it out of reach of pets, as cats and dogs are sensitive to it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrictly tropical plant: never expose it to temperatures below 15 °C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright light but no direct sunlight, which burns its foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e a light, well-draining growing medium, made from a mixture of potting soil and sand or coconut fibre. It dislikes stagnant water around its roots, the leading cause of loss, just as much as complete drying out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e no stratification — this is a tropical species that requires warmth and humidity. Soak the seeds for 24 hours in lukewarm water, then sow them on the surface without covering them. Maintain at 22–28 °C under indirect light, with high humidity (mini greenhouse or plastic film). Be patient: germination is unpredictable and takes 2 to 8 weeks. See \u003ca href=\"\/ja-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepot every 1 to 2 years when grown in a pot. For bonsai, its rapid growth produces visible results within a few years — see our guide \u003ca href=\"\/ja-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/creer-un-bonsai-a-partir-d-une-graine-guide\"\u003ecreating a bonsai from a seed\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly but moderately: allow the surface to dry between waterings. Mist the foliage in dry air.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImportant tip: the ficus hates being moved. A change of location or light levels often causes massive leaf drop — alarming but reversible. Choose its spot and leave it there.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrnamental houseplant, bonsai, or outdoor cultivation in tropical and very sheltered Mediterranean gardens. Combine it with other tropical houseplants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA sacred tree in several Asian cultures, it symbolises harmony, grounding and wisdom — through its aerial roots, which literally connect heaven and earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ficus's figs only ripen if its specific pollinating wasp is present, which is not the case in our climates: harvesting viable seeds indoors is therefore impossible. Stem cuttings, however, are very easy. See \u003ca href=\"\/ja-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, test them for their germination rate, and carefully sort and package them without any chemical treatment. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSales reserved for amateur gardeners seeking quality and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51746602549581,"sku":"3760335363405","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/figuier-pleureur-fond-blanc-semisauvage-permaculture-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1751965031","url":"https:\/\/semisauvage.com\/ja-intl\/products\/100-graines-de-figuier-pleureur-ficus-benjamina","provider":"SemiSauvage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}