Indoor, bright light indoors; bright shade or morning sun outdoors
Mistletoe Fig
A compact ficus, 40 to 50 cm, with small rounded leaves and tiny yellow-orange figs. It wants bright light indoors, or bright shade or morning sun on a patio.
AED 25each, 40-50 cm
Prices include 5% VAT.
Height:
Quantity
- Mistletoe Fig, 40-50 cm × 1
- AED 25
- Total
- AED 25
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- Light
- Bright light indoors; bright shade or morning sun outdoors
- Water
- Every 6–8 days indoors, every 3–4 days outdoors in summer, when the top 2–3 cm is dry
- Size
- 40–50 cm
- Where
- Indoor and outdoor
Why people love it
- Small rounded leaves and tiny yellow-orange figs on a compact ficus.
- Dense branching suits a table or console.
- Figs add color on a mature plant.
Worth knowing
- The ASPCA has no entry, but other ficus are toxic to pets.
- Leaf drop is common after a move or draft.
- Needs bright light to keep the dense shape.
About this plant
The mistletoe fig is a slow-growing, shrubby fig from Southeast Asia, sold as Ficus deltoidea. It has thick, leathery, rounded to spoon-shaped leaves and produces small, berry-like figs that ripen from green to yellow, orange or red, often all year. It stays compact, making it popular for pots and bonsai.
It adapts well to Dubai. Indoors it needs bright light near a window and copes with air conditioning, though moves and drafts can cause some leaf drop. It can also be grown outdoors in bright shade or morning sun on patios and balconies, but harsh afternoon summer sun can scorch plants grown indoors. It prefers to dry slightly between waterings.
It suits bright windowsills, desks near windows, shaded patios and balcony planters. We offer it as a compact 40–50 cm plant.
- Sizes
- 40 cm
- Light
- Bright light indoors; bright shade or morning sun outdoors
- Water
- Every 6–8 days indoors, every 3–4 days outdoors in summer, when the top 2–3 cm is dry
- AC
- Keep it 1 metre from vents
- Pets
- Not listed in the ASPCA database (checked under Mistletoe Fig and Ficus deltoidea).
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 Mistletoe Fig? Message us on WhatsApp.
Care Guide for Dubai Homes
How to keep Mistletoe Fig healthy through the Dubai year.
Light
Bright light indoors; bright shade or morning sun outdoors. Keep it out of harsh direct afternoon sun in summer.
Watering
Every 6–8 days indoors, every 3–4 days outdoors in summer, when the top 2–3 cm is dry. 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 grit. Feeding: Balanced liquid feed every 4–6 weeks from March to October. Common mistake: Moving it frequently, which causes leaf drop. Where it works: Bright windowsills, desks near windows, shaded patios and balconies.
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 Mistletoe Fig and Ficus deltoidea). 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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Mistletoe Fig FAQs
Can the mistletoe fig grow outdoors in Dubai?
Yes, in bright shade or morning sun. Harsh afternoon summer sun can scorch it.
Are the small figs edible?
They are not grown for eating. They are decorative and appear on and off through the year.
Is it toxic to pets?
It is not listed by the ASPCA, but related figs such as the weeping fig are listed as toxic, so keep it out of reach.
How big does it get?
It grows slowly and usually stays under 1 m in a pot.
Need 10 or more for an office, hotel or restaurant?
We install and maintain them too, with one written quote.