Moklam Ficus Sapling
Description
Moklam Ficus - sometimes spelled Moclame Ficus - is part of the Ficus microcarpa group, related to popular houseplants such as the curtain fig and Indian laurel. This young plant is dense with ovals that shine like little bits of jewelry painted a healthy green. Since it does well as an attractive, rounded plant of its own, most will be grown compact indoors.. Rather than allowing it to stretch into a broad, towering form, they keep it close and dense. Its habit of staying neatly packed makes it fit well in limited spaces.
Toughness defines the Moklam Ficus plant, adaptability right beside it - perfect really for those just starting out with houseplants. Inside homes, it finds its footing easily, happy enough in varied spots as long as basic attention shows up now and then. Shape stays put, colour doesn’t fade fast, especially when care comes by without fuss. Daylight matters, so windowsills hold it often, though desks and shelves work too when light moves across them slowly.
Most leafy greens help a little when it comes to indoor air, and this one does too - but think of that more as a nice side effect than serious purification. What really stands out is the look, calm and steady, paired with low upkeep after finding its place. Once positioned, it asks for no daily checks or precise schedules, just occasional attention like any quiet companion would.
Small when young, the Moklam Ficus fits right onto a desk or slim shelf without trouble. Because it stays neat, those who care for it can guide its form slowly using just occasional trimming. For anyone arranging a fresh space - be it workspace or living area - it turns out handy as a present. While being easy to tend, it keeps a clean outline that blends into nearly any interior. Its size at first makes tracking progress part of the experience.
Key features
- Small, polished, ovular and glossy leaves of dark green colour.
- Natural full-dense, compact plants perfect for indoor planting.
- This is an incredibly hardy plant that will adapt to a multitude of different conditions indoors.
- Easy to Care - After establishing a regular watering schedule.
- Very resilient to light pruning, to help guide shape as it matures.
- Good to place on a study table, desk, shelves, or corner of your office table.
- This is a very forgiving plant which makes a good choice for those with zero experience.
- This miniature sized plant will also make a great gift.
Care at a glance
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Sunlight
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Light Best bright indirect, maybe a little morning sun but stay back several feet from hot afternoon sun, which may scorch the leaves, and out of dark areas with no light.
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Watering
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Watering is required when the top one to two inches of soil are dry to touch. Ideally, the soil should remain slightly moist but never saturated or water-logged, because this can cause root rot.
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Temperature
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Best between 16C - 30C. Protect from cold drafts, air conditioning, and fluctuating temperatures.
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Humidity
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The humidity of a typical room is quite good. On occasion in a very dry room spray the leaves.
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Repotting
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Required about once every 1-2 years, or when you can start to see the roots cramped in the current pot.
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Growth rate
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Moderate grower during summer time ,will tend to slow down in cooler months as part of its natural life cycle .
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Product specifications
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Plant common name
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Moklam Ficus, Moclame Ficus
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Botanical name
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Ficus microcarpa 'Moclame'
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Plant type
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Indoor/outdoor foliage plant
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Life cycle
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Perennial
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Suitable location
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Indoor spaces with bright, indirect light; sheltered outdoor spots with filtered sun
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Sunlight exposure
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Bright, indirect light; tolerates a little direct morning sun
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Bloom period
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Rarely flowers when grown indoors; grown mainly for its foliage
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Special features
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Compact, bushy growth and glossy oval leaves; responds well to shaping through pruning
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Plant size at dispatch
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3 inches
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Bare-rooted / Pot
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Optional
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Pot size
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3 inches
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Pot material
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Plastic nursery pot with drainage holes
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Soil type
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Well-draining potting mix
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Country of origin
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India
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Brand
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Plant Orbit
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Item weight
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As per actual plant and pot; may vary slightly
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Package dimensions
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As per actual packed size; may vary slightly
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Seller
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Plant Orbit Haldawni
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What's in the box
- 1 x Live Moklam Ficus sapling
- 1 x Pot (Bare-rooted / Pot: Optional)
- Potting mix
- Care guide
Important notes
- Since it is a living plant there might be a slight difference in leaves, shape or colour, this cannot be considered as faulty.
- Some leaf loss or yellowing is normal when you receive a plant, as it has undergone transit shock. It takes about 1 to 2 weeks for the plant to become acclimatised after proper care.
- Do not expose the plant to direct sun for long periods after you unpack it, slowly introduce it to light gradually at your home in 1-2 days.
- While the plant may appear to grow much slower in the winter season as this is the normal dormancy phase of the plant.
- Just always be sure that the pot can drain and you don’t let the plant sit in water in the pot for long at the bottom.
- The plant secretes a milky sap which might irritate the skin, is not edible, and should be kept out of reach of children and pets.
Frequently asked questions
Q: My plant's leaves are turning yellow or falling off – what do I do?
A: Yellowing or losing a few leaves a few days after receiving the plant is quite normal! It is a reaction to the stress of travelling and a change in conditions and mostly occurs with ficus plants, usually rectifying itself within a fortnight. After that time if it's still an issue ensure that you are not overwatering and the plant is receiving adequate indirect light.
Q: Water only when soil feels dry?
A: Most times, wait until the surface dirt is dry an inch or two down before giving water. Instead of pouring on set days, check how it feels by hand. Depending on room warmth and air moisture, that could mean skipping several days between drinks. Once the upper layer loses dampness, then add more. Each time, make sure earlier wetness has faded first.
Q: Can this live inside year round?
A: Yes this typically is grown as a houseplant, where you’ll want to grow it on a sunny shelf or window ledge or in a room where it gets lots of bright light. Outdoors in the summer time you’ll want it out of the intense, harsh afternoon heat and driving rain and in shade where you have filtered light from branches or other plants around.
Q: How much sun does it need?
A: This plant loves bright, indirect light – think next to a sheer-curtained window – and can even enjoy a bit of soft morning sun. Not enough light leads to leggy growth and loss of lower leaves, and too much direct sun in the afternoon will burn its leaves.
Q: How fast does it grow and when do I need to repot?
A: This plant is of moderate growth speed, mostly during the warm season. Re-potting can be done every one to two years, or at any time you observe circling roots at the bottom of the pot or those coming out from the drainage hole.
Q: Do I need to use fertiliser? Is it good for pets?
A: you can feed this plant with some good balanced liquid fertiliser every 4-6weeks during the growing season but not for such a baby plant. As this plant is unsafe to chew and is also not safe to be eaten, so keeping it away from small children and pets can be considered.
