Ficus Black knight 27cm

A glossy-leafed tree used as a foliage accent with oval shaped leaves. Black Night has dark green-black coloured leaves. 

Habitat: Can grow to 3m high with one leading branch, it will get about 60cm wide. but best kept 1.2m high, then can tip out at the top to turn into a tree, which will grow 1m in diameter when turned into a tree. Ideal for pots indoors.

Light: Thrives in bright, direct light

Water: Allow soil to dry between watering with room temperature water

Humidity: Average, mist plant 3 times a week to minimise brown leaf tips.

Soil: Re-pot into Oderings houseplant potting mix

Fertiliser: Use a Liquid fertiliser once a month during summer.

Pests: Aphids are most common and can be found on new growth

Poisonous for pets: Sap from the leaves and stem if broken are mildy toxic to humans and pets.

Large grade ficus - in all stores now 

Note: Picture is a guide only, plant size may differ from image.

Pot not included. 

Houseplant