Mistletoe Fig - Ficus deltoidea - 1.3L / 13cm / Small
$45.00Ficus deltoidea
Ficus deltoidea, also known as the mistletoe fig, is a compact and quirky species with triangular, leathery leaves and tiny dot-like figs that appear along the branches. Native to Southeast Asia, it’s prized for its sculptural, almost bonsai-like shape and the way it holds its fruit year-round—small, rounded yellow to red-orange berries that give it visual interest even when not actively growing. This slow-growing, low-maintenance ficus makes a perfect accent for desks, side tables or shelves, thriving in moderate light and forgiving of the occasional missed watering.
Its growth habit is upright but branching, typically reaching 60–100cm tall indoors. The foliage varies slightly between male and female plants, and both may produce fruit even in household conditions. It’s also highly adaptable to pruning, making it ideal for shaping or training in containers.
Toxic if ingested.
Care Instructions
Light: Bright, indirect light preferred. Tolerates some morning sun. Can adapt to medium light, though growth will slow.
Water: Allow the soil to dry out 2–4cm deep before watering again. Do not overwater.
Humidity: Average home humidity is fine. Avoid overly dry air in winter.
Temperature: Keep above 12°C. Protect from cold drafts and frosty windows.
Fertiliser: Feed every 4–6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser.
Pruning: Prune lightly to maintain shape. Can tolerate heavier pruning if needed.
Repotting: Every 2–3 years or when roots fill the pot. Use a well-draining potting mix.
Pests: Occasionally affected by scale or mealybugs. Inspect leaf undersides regularly.
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.
