Reginald - Weeping Fig - Ficus benjamina - 2.5L / 17cm / Medium
$20.00Ficus benjamina 'Reginald'
Ficus benjamina ‘Reginald’ is a striking variegated form of the classic weeping fig, distinguished by its lime and gold-marbled foliage edged in soft green. This cultivar brings a light, tropical elegance to interiors, especially in rooms that need a bright focal point. Compared to standard green varieties, ‘Reginald’ requires brighter conditions to maintain its variegation but still retains the graceful, arching habit and tree-like shape typical of the species.
Native to Southeast Asia and northern Australia, Ficus benjamina can grow to 2–3m indoors over time, especially with regular pruning to maintain a full canopy. ‘Reginald’ adds a splash of colour to modern homes, verandas, or offices, and works beautifully in bright living rooms or reception areas.
Toxic if ingested. Irritating sap.
Care Instructions
Light: Bright, indirect light is essential to maintain variegation. Avoid deep shade. Morning sun is fine, but protect from hot afternoon rays.
Water: Allow the top 3–5cm of soil to dry out between waterings. Avoid soggy soil or sudden overwatering.
Humidity: Enjoys moderate humidity. Mist occasionally or place near a pebble tray in dry conditions.
Temperature: Keep above 15°C. Avoid drafts or rapid temperature changes.
Fertiliser: Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser.
Pruning: Prune regularly to shape and encourage bushiness. Trim any reverted (fully green) growth.
Repotting: Every 2–3 years or when rootbound. Use a well-draining potting mix.
Pests: Watch for scale, spider mites, or thrips. Wipe foliage occasionally and inspect leaf undersides.
Plant Size Guide
The plant in the photos is an example and an approximate guide only however we try to show an average sized example. Sizes, flowering state and colours change throughout the seasons and variation will occur. In summer & autumn, plants are often larger or the same size as than the example picture but around winter and spring, they can be a little smaller but still at a size similar to the example. We aim to update the pictures to reflect significant differences.
Plant Heights - because the plant's foliage must fit inside our Plant Cartons, the actual height of a plant's central trunk (meristem) will be shorter than the box it fits in.
Small Plants - 14cm wide nursery pot - 1 Litre volume - Plants fit in a 50cm tall box.
Medium Plants - 17cm wide pots either 2L hanging pot or 2.5L nursery pot - Plants fit in a 75cm tall box.
Large Plants - 25cm wide pot, 10L volume. Plants fit in a 100cm tall box.
XL Plants - Plants over 100cm tall in pot sizes specified, 25cm/10L or greater and are hand delivered within Auckland/Northland only.
Dispatch Times
Plant courier orders are processed Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday.
North Island orders are targeted overnight delivery, South Island orders are sent on a 2-day target but these are not a guaranteed delivery timeframe.
Add 1 extra day after a public holiday as well as for rural addresses or remote towns.
Monday - We send orders placed on previous Wednesday, Thursday & Friday.
Tuesday - We send Weekend orders from previous Saturday & Sunday.
Wednesday - We send orders placed from Monday & Tuesday.
XL Plants are delivered only within urban Auckland & Whangarei and this service is for non-urgent orders. This excludes satellite destinations such as Beachlands, Pukekohe, Piha, Helensville etc and Whangarei Heads. We may deliver at any time Sunday, Monday, Wednesday or Thursday in Auckland and you need to have a sheltered accessible position for us to deliver to.
Plants in Transit
Each Small, Medium & Large plant is individually contained within its own protective cardboard Plant Carton which may be joined to other cartons in your order.
Plants typically take just a day or two to arrive, however they are usually fine in their cartons for 1-2 weeks, and many can go longer, so a few extra days are not usually cause for concern.
Whether it takes 1 or 7 days, let your plant recover from its journey by placing in gentle light and adding a little water and it will be back to its best within a couple of days. Let us know if there are any major issues via the contact page.
