Ficus belong to the most popular home plants. Known more than 1000 varieties of them and it is curious that only some of them are grown in room conditions, the names of which we will describe later. The popularity of these plants is due to their incredible beauty, as well as ease of care for them. The only caveat that should be considered in advance is that evergreens grow very large and reach impressive sizes.
Therefore, if it is intended to plant a flower in a room with limited space, you should immediately pay attention to the rubber plants, in the description of which the compact dimensions are indicated, to study in more detail the types and their names.
- Benjamina
- Rubber mower
- Dwarf (tiny)
- Lyrate
- Rusty Leaf (Rubiginosa)
- Ficus karika (fig room)
- Bengal
- Binnandik (Ali)
- Sacred
Benjamina
Under natural conditions, these rubber plants are distinguished by their strength and large size, because reach a height of 15-20 m. At home, the plant, naturally, does not grow so tall, but it still represents a rather small tree than a bush.The height of the trunk of such a pet can reach 3 m. A distinctive feature of Benjamin's ficus are motley leaves. The bark is colored light gray. The crown is sprawling and well branched. This evergreen representative come from the tropics, therefore requires special care in the indoor environment and is considered quite capricious.
Its irrigation should also be approached with caution: he loves humid air, but does not tolerate overmoistened soil. Watering the tree as the top layer of soil dries and is very moderate, but regular spraying, especially in hot weather, is recommended as often as possible.
Rubber mower
The most popular species that is grown at home. Rubber plant reaches a height of 2-2.5 m, and with proper care can grow up to 3 m. It is noteworthy that the plant can be cut off if there are no conditions for such a tall flower in the room where it is grown.
Dwarf (tiny)
The smallest representative of ficuses. An evergreen herbaceous shrub can be grown as an ampelous plant, or on a support. Curly shoots cover small leaves. Young leaves reach 3-5 cm in length, and their width is 2-2.5 cm. Adult leaves are much larger, 7-10 cm in length; they are much tougher, and the streaks on the plate are more pronounced. For planting such a plant is ideally suited a slightly shaded place with a large amount of diffused light. Dwarf ficus does not tolerate drought, so it is important to provide him with regular abundant watering, as well as daily spraying, to increase the humidity of the air.
Lyrate
Africa is considered the birthplace of ficus lyrate. The flower got its name for the unusual shape of a leaf plate, which resembles a musical instrument - lyre. In room conditions it is capable of reaching a height of 1.5-2 m. It is recommended to plant an evergreen away from open sunlight, but it is important to provide a large amount of light to it. Watering should be abundant and timely. At the same time, care must be taken to ensure that the soil in the pot is not too moist.To make this ficus feel comfortable, the temperature in the room should not fall below 20 ° C; it is also very important that there are no drafts. 
Rusty Leaf (Rubiginosa)
A small tree with reddish shoots and dark green large leaves. Bottom sheet plate painted in red color. Ficus has large fluffy buds up to 5 cm. Numerous aerial roots form at the bottom of the crown. For irrigation it is necessary to use only warm water, and to carry it out only when the top layer of the soil is completely dry. From excessive watering ficus can get sick. Young trees are transplanted every year in a larger pot; as for adult representatives, it is enough to refresh the top layer of the substrate. 
Ficus karika (fig room)
A distinctive feature of the species is that this plant fruit and deciduous. In room conditions can grow in height up to 2 m. The tree is covered with large green leaves.The lower part of the leaf plate is slightly lighter and rough to the touch. Ficus carica refer to dioecious plants, and if you grow female trees under room conditions, you can get a good harvest of figs. It is possible to form bonsai from indoor figs - one cannot say that it is too simple, but the result will certainly please you.
Bengal
Very decorative and completely whimsical in the care of the plant. In Bengal ficus large smooth leaves of bright green color, and in height it reaches 2-3 m. In no case you cannot plant this species in the open sun, as on tender leaves burns may occur. Water the indoor flower regularly and moderately. It is recommended to wipe foliage from dust with a soft, damp cloth. Do not allow stagnation of water in the pot and pan, as this can lead to fungal diseases. The crown of this tree can be trimmed, giving a decorative shape; pruning also helps keep trees from growing in the event of such a need. 
Binnandik (Ali)
At home, these evergreen trees grow to 1.5-2 m in height. The bark of young members of the species has a brown color, which becomes gray with age and white strokes appear on it. The leaf cover is a bit like a willow, the leaves are just as narrow and long. In order for this plant to grow and develop well, it is necessary to ensure large amount of light and in the winter, extra lighting in the form of a fluorescent lamp will not be superfluous. The leaves of this ficus are very gentle and easily broken, so it is recommended to plant it in a spacious room. Due to the fact that the trunk of a tree is very thin, it is better to provide support. It is very simple to propagate this ficus, it can be done both with the help of cuttings, and with the help of layering.
Sacred
The species has several names - "Sacred" or "Religious" ficus, "Sacred Fig". Such a topic name is primarily associated with the fact that the tree very much respected in buddhism around the temples this plant is planted, and for holidays it is decorated with branches with ribbons. The "Sacred Figs" powerful stem and strong branches, covered with light gray bark. The length of the heart-shaped leaves is 8-12 cm. The plant is considered unpretentious and it can be grown by everyone on its own window sill.
When planting, it is necessary to give preference to the western and eastern windows - in this way it will be possible to provide optimal lighting. Watering should be carried out only when the top layer of soil in a pot dries. Humidity is also important because if the air is too dry, the flower may begin to shed its leaves. 
