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How often to water a ficus umbellata
Ficus umbellata
Spring–autumn 7 days
Winter 11 days
In a bright room, water your ficus umbellata about every 7 days from spring to autumn and every 11 days in winter. Check that the top of the soil is dry first.
By season and light
| Season | Bright spot | Lower light |
|---|---|---|
| Spring to autumn (Apr–Oct) | every 7 days | every 9 days |
| November and March | every 9 days | every 11 days |
| Winter (Dec–Feb) | every 11 days | every 14 days |
These are the starting intervals Trellis uses when you add a ficus umbellata. Growth slows in winter, so the interval is stretched 1.5× in Dec–Feb and 1.25× in November and March, and 1.3× in lower light (seasons are flipped in the Southern Hemisphere). Pot size and room temperature change things, so adjust to how fast the soil dries.
Where to put it
Bright room (behind a sheer curtain)
Bright indoor light grows bigger leaves
Seasonal notes
Winter
- It dislikes cold — move it away from the window in winter
Tips for your ficus umbellata
- It leans toward the light — rotate the pot now and then
- Droopy leaves mean water; they bounce back
- Pruning releases a white sap — keep it off your skin
- Wipe the big leaves with a damp cloth to keep them bright
Trellis
Add your ficus umbellata and Trellis reminds you on watering day
- Starts at every 7 days. You can change it any time
- Invite family and see who watered what (free)
- Keep growth photos and share them as cards
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