{"product_id":"ficus-deltoidea-gold","title":"Ficus Deltoidea gold- Golden Ficus- The Lush Flora","description":"\u003ch3\u003e🌿 Ficus deltoidea ‘Gold’\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mistletoe fig \/ Mistletoe tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eFicus deltoidea\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e‘Gold’ variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Selected for its attractive \u003cstrong\u003eyellow\/golden-green foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southeast Asia, particularly Malaysia and surrounding regions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, bushy and relatively slow-growing compared with many other ficus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick, rounded\/triangular leaves with a distinctive golden-green appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small round figs can develop, often yellowish to orange\/red as they mature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e☀️ Light\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis one likes \u003cstrong\u003emuch brighter light than a Calathea\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Kerala, I'd recommend:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBright filtered sunlight → excellent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMorning sunlight → excellent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrong afternoon direct sun → preferably avoid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you keep it indoors, place it very close to a bright window. Too little light can make the plant lose its attractive golden colour and become leggy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e💧 Watering\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's more forgiving than Calathea.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLet the \u003cstrong\u003etop 2–3 cm of soil dry\u003c\/strong\u003e before watering again. Then water thoroughly and allow excess water to drain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDon't keep the pot sitting in water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e🌱 Soil\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA very well-draining mix works best:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e40% cocopeat + 30% soil\/compost + 30% perlite\/pumice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA pot with good drainage holes is important.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e🌡️ Kerala climate\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKerala is actually very suitable for Ficus deltoidea.\u003c\/strong\u003e 🌴\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can grow it outdoors under bright filtered light, on a balcony, veranda or covered terrace. During very heavy monsoon periods, make sure the pot isn't continuously saturated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e✂️ Pruning\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can prune the growing tips to make it \u003cstrong\u003ebushy and compact\u003c\/strong\u003e. It's a good plant for shaping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne thing to remember: like other \u003cem\u003eFicus\u003c\/em\u003e, it produces \u003cstrong\u003emilky latex\u003c\/strong\u003e when cut, which can irritate skin, so wash your hands after pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Lush Flora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67669397602606,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/1091\/4606\/files\/lerJ9bje3I.jpg?v=1791476947","url":"https:\/\/foliages.in\/products\/ficus-deltoidea-gold","provider":"Foliages.in","version":"1.0","type":"link"}