Ficus: Shivereana

Light

Put ficus shivereana in a place that receives medium to bright indirect light but not direct sunlight. Brighter light will help this plant maintain its colorful variegation.

Soil

Use a light, well-drained potting mix for ficus shivereana. Lighten up a basic potting mix with a few handfuls of perlite or orchid bark to enhance drainage.

Water

Instead of watering on a set schedule, check your ficus shivereana's soil moisture regularly to determine when the plant needs water. Water when the top half of the soil has dried out and allow water to flow out of the drainage holes in the bottom of the plant. Check drip trays to make sure the plant isn't sitting in water, which can lead to root rot. Note that you'll need to water more frequently during the spring and summer than in the winter when the plant grows more slowly.

Temperature and Humidity

Like many other tropical plants, ficus shivereana grows best with at least 50% humidity. Keep it close to other tropicals to create a more humid microclimate, or run a humidifier nearby if your space is particularly dry. Ficus shivereana will do well in temperatures between around 60 to 80 degrees.

Fertilizer

Ficus shivereana is not a heavy feeder, but the plant will grow more quickly with a nutrient boost from fertilizer. Feed this plant with a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer diluted to half strength once per month during the spring and summer. Stop fertilizing in fall and winter.

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