Ficus 'Hawaii' - 2.5L / 17cm / Medium
$30.00Ficus 'Tuffy' 'Hawaii'
Ficus 'Tuffy' 'Hawaii' is a compact, upright variegated cultivar with thick, glossy leaves edged in creamy yellow variegation. Naturally dense and neatly branching, it has a tree-like form that’s perfect for shaping as a small indoor specimen or bonsai. Compared to other ficus types, 'Tuffy' stays tidier and more contained, with sturdy stems and a strong central trunk when allowed to mature. The variegated ‘Hawaii’ form brings an extra pop of brightness to shelves, desks or light-filled corners, combining classic bonsai form with tropical flair.
This is a resilient, low-maintenance ficus that adapts well to indoor life and offers year-round structure and colour.
Toxic if ingested. Irritating sap.
Comprehensive Care Instructions for Ficus 'Tuffy' 'Hawaii'
Lighting Requirements
Indoors: Thrives in bright, indirect light. Some morning sun is fine. Low light may cause variegation to fade and growth to slow.
Outdoors (in mild climates): Best in part shade or dappled sun. Protect from frost and hot, dry winds.
Watering Regimen
During the Growing Season (Spring to Early Autumn):
Water when the top 2–4cm of soil is dry. Keep soil evenly moist but never soggy. Ensure pot has good drainage.
Cooler Months:
Water less frequently. Let soil dry deeper before rewatering as growth slows.
Temperature & Humidity
Performs well in indoor temperatures between 18°C–26°C. Avoid cold drafts and heaters.
Tolerates normal household humidity but benefits from misting in dry indoor conditions.
Fertilizing
Feed every 4–6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser. Pause feeding in winter unless growing under lights.
Pruning & Maintenance
Responds well to regular pruning. Trim to maintain shape, encourage branching or bonsai form.
Wipe leaves with a damp cloth to remove dust and enhance colour.
Repotting
Repot every 2–3 years or when rootbound. Use a free-draining potting mix. Suitable for root pruning if grown as bonsai.
Pests & Troubleshooting
May attract scale, mealybugs or spider mites in warm indoor conditions. Treat early and maintain good airflow.
Leaf drop may occur with overwatering, underwatering or environmental changes. Allow time to adjust after relocation.
Important Note: Mini Tree, Big Personality
Ficus 'Tuffy' 'Hawaii' offers the structure of a miniature tree with the ease of a houseplant. Its colourful variegation and manageable size make it an ideal choice for small-space styling or indoor bonsai.
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.
