Indoor, bright, indirect light indoors; bright shade outdoors, never full summer sun
African Fig Tree
A bushy ficus with glossy, leathery leaves and small round figs, about 80 cm tall. Keep it in bright, indirect light indoors, or in bright shade outside, away from full summer sun.
AED 149each, 80 cm, Nursery Pot
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Height:
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Designer Pot adds AED 150. It arrives planted with fresh soil.
Quantity
- African Fig Tree, 80 cm, Nursery Pot × 1
- AED 149
- Total
- AED 149
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- Light
- Bright, indirect light indoors; bright shade outdoors, never full summer sun
- Water
- Every 7–10 days indoors, when the top 3–5 cm of soil is dry; more often in a shaded outdoor spot in summer
- Pets
- Toxic to pets
- Size
- 80 cm
- Where
- Indoor and outdoor
Why people love it
- Leathery leaves hold their gloss in dry air conditioning.
- Small round figs add interest on a mature plant.
- Branches fill out into a bushy shape without staking.
Worth knowing
- Other ficus are toxic to pets and the ASPCA has no entry, so keep it away.
- Shade makes it thin and leggy, so it needs a bright spot.
- Summer sun above 45C is too harsh outdoors, even in shade.
About this plant
The African fig tree (Ficus cyathistipula) is a small evergreen fig from tropical Africa. It grows as a bushy tree with long, glossy, dark green leaves that feel thick and leathery, and it often carries small round green figs along the stems. The figs are ornamental and not grown for eating.
In Dubai it does best indoors in a bright room. It tolerates air conditioning well, but like most ficus it reacts to change: moving it, cold drafts or a sudden drop in light can make it shed leaves for a few weeks. Outdoors it can work in bright shade, such as a covered terrace or courtyard, but full summer sun scorches the leaves and hot winds dry it out quickly.
It suits living rooms, offices and lobbies next to a bright window, and shaded villa terraces. We offer it as an 80 cm floor plant, in a nursery pot or a designer pot.
- Sizes
- 80 cm
- Light
- Bright, indirect light indoors; bright shade outdoors, never full summer sun
- Water
- Every 7–10 days indoors, when the top 3–5 cm of soil is dry; more often in a shaded outdoor spot in summer
- AC
- Keep it 1 metre from vents
- Pets
- Not listed in the ASPCA database (checked under African Fig, Ficus cyathistipula and Ficus).
Why Green Beetle, Not a Nursery
What changes when you buy here instead of collecting from a nursery.
| Compare | Plant Nursery | Green Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Plant quality | Grown outdoors, stressed indoors | Acclimatized for Dubai interiors |
| Before dispatch | Not checked | Checked for damage |
| Repotting | Needed straight away | Fresh soil, not needed |
| Delivery | You collect | Delivered, packed properly |
| After-care | None | WhatsApp help from our team |
Every plant is checked at our shop in Warsan 3 before it is dispatched. Questions about African Fig Tree? Message us on WhatsApp.
Care Guide for Dubai Homes
How to keep African Fig Tree healthy through the Dubai year.
Light
Bright, indirect light indoors; bright shade outdoors, never full summer sun. Keep it out of harsh direct afternoon sun in summer.
Watering
Every 7–10 days indoors, when the top 3–5 cm of soil is dry; more often in a shaded outdoor spot in summer. Water when the top 2 to 3 cm of soil feels dry, empty the saucer afterwards, and check the soil before you water: AC slows how fast the plant uses water.
Care notes
Soil: well-draining potting mix with some bark or perlite. Feeding: a balanced liquid feed once a month from March to October. Common mistake: moving the plant around, which causes leaf drop while it adjusts. Where it works: bright living rooms, offices, lobbies and covered terraces.
AC and air flow
Keep it at least 1 metre from AC vents. Cold air blowing straight onto the leaves dries the edges.
Cleaning the leaves
Dust settles quickly in Dubai homes. Wipe the leaves with a damp cloth every few weeks so they keep taking in light.
Feeding and repotting
Feed once a month from March to October. Repot every 2 years into a pot one size up, or book a Plant Doctor visit and we do it for you.
Pets
Not listed in the ASPCA database (checked under African Fig, Ficus cyathistipula and Ficus). Other Ficus species, such as the weeping fig, are listed as toxic, so keep it away from pets. Check with your vet if you have pets.
Need Help Later On?
Book a Plant Doctor visit: our team checks the plant, changes the soil, feeds, prunes and cleans it, and shows you how to keep it healthy.
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African Fig Tree FAQs
Can it grow outdoors in Dubai?
Yes, in bright shade such as a covered terrace or courtyard. Keep it out of full summer sun and hot winds, which scorch the leaves.
Why is my African fig dropping leaves?
Leaf drop usually follows a move, a cold AC draft or a change in light. Keep it in one bright spot and it normally settles within a few weeks.
Are the figs edible?
The small figs are ornamental. Treat them as decorative rather than as fruit to eat.
Is it toxic to pets?
Ficus cyathistipula is not listed by the ASPCA, but other Ficus species are listed as toxic, so keep it away from pets.
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