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Teardrop Tree
AED 549each, 130 cm, Nursery Pot
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- Teardrop Tree, 130 cm, Nursery Pot × 1
- AED 549
- Total
- AED 549
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About this plant
Teardrop Tree suits indoor spots with bright, indirect light, some morning sun is fine. Listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs under Fig, Ficus benjamina, so keep it away from pets.
Teardrop Tree is a tall weeping fig with glossy, teardrop-shaped leaves on arching branches, a classic floor tree for bright Dubai living rooms and offices.
Teardrop Tree is a trade name for the weeping fig (Ficus benjamina), a tree from South and Southeast Asia and northern Australia. It has slender arching branches covered in small, glossy, pointed oval leaves, giving it a soft, tree-like shape indoors.
In Dubai it does well indoors in bright, indirect light, and can take some gentle morning sun. It is known for dropping leaves when it is moved or when conditions change, so expect some leaf drop after delivery while it settles. It dislikes cold AC drafts, dark corners and soggy soil. Strong afternoon sun through west-facing glass can scorch the leaves in summer.
It works best as a floor tree near a bright window in living rooms, reception areas and offices, where it can stay in one spot. We offer it at around 130 cm, in a nursery pot or a designer pot.
- Sizes
- 130 cm
- Watering
- Every 7 to 10 days indoors, when the top 3 to 4 cm of soil is dry; less in winter
Light
Bright, indirect light; some morning sun is fine
AC
Keep it 1 metre from vents
Pets
Listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs under Fig, Ficus benjamina (ficin and psoralen; can cause gastrointestinal and skin irritation). Source: https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/fig
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 |
| Delivery | You collect | Delivered, packed properly |
| After-care | None | WhatsApp help from our team |
Care guide for Dubai homes
How to keep Teardrop Tree healthy through the Dubai year.
Light
Bright, indirect light; some morning sun is fine. Keep it out of harsh direct afternoon sun in summer.
Watering
Every 7 to 10 days indoors, when the top 3 to 4 cm of soil is dry; less in winter. 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 bark or perlite. Feeding: balanced liquid feed monthly from March to October. Common mistake: moving it around the house, which triggers heavy leaf drop. Where it works: bright living rooms, offices and reception areas near a window.
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
Listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs under Fig, Ficus benjamina (ficin and psoralen; can cause gastrointestinal and skin irritation). Source: https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/fig
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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Teardrop Tree FAQs
What plant is a Teardrop Tree?
It is a trade name for the weeping fig, Ficus benjamina, named for its glossy, teardrop-shaped leaves.
Why is it dropping leaves?
Weeping figs drop leaves after a move or a change in light. Keep it in one bright spot, avoid drafts and it usually settles within a few weeks.
Is it toxic to pets?
Yes. The ASPCA lists Ficus benjamina as toxic to cats and dogs, causing gastrointestinal and skin irritation.
Can it go outdoors in Dubai?
It is best kept indoors. Outdoors it needs shade and steady watering, and summer heat stresses potted plants.
Questions about Teardrop Tree?
Talk to our team on WhatsApp. Need 10 or more for an office, hotel or restaurant? We install and maintain them too, with one written quote.