Rare Mistletoe fig 'Golden' (Ficus deltoidea) in 5inch pot

Indirect sunlight, water twice a week

🌿 Plant Description: Mistletoe Fig ‘Golden’ (Ficus deltoidea)

• Botanical Name: Ficus deltoidea

• Common Name: Mistletoe Fig ‘Golden’

• Family: Moraceae (Fig family)

✨ Key Features

• Foliage: Attractive golden-green, triangular to oval-shaped leaves with a smooth, leathery texture. The golden hue gives it a bright, ornamental look.

• Growth Habit: Compact, bushy, and evergreen shrub; can be grown as a small indoor plant or pruned into a bonsai form.

• Fruits: Produces small, round, orange-red fig-like fruits that resemble berries. They are ornamental but not edible.

• Height & Spread: Generally grows 2–6 ft tall when potted; larger in natural conditions.

• Special Trait: Named “mistletoe fig” because its leaves resemble mistletoe.

🌱 Care & Growing Conditions

• Light: Prefers bright, indirect sunlight. Can tolerate partial shade. Too much direct sun may scorch the golden foliage.

• Watering: Moderate – allow the topsoil to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid overwatering.

• Soil: Well-draining potting mix, slightly sandy or loamy.

• Humidity: Average household humidity is fine; occasional misting helps.

• Temperature: Thrives in warm climates (18–30°C). Keep away from cold drafts.

• Maintenance: Low-maintenance plant; prune lightly to maintain shape.

🌸 Uses & Benefits

• Excellent indoor ornamental plant for homes and offices.

• Can be styled as a bonsai specimen due to its small leaves and fruits.

• Adds a bright golden touch to interiors and gardens.

• Considered an air-purifying plant like other ficus species.