{"product_id":"400-420cm-ficus-microcarpa-compacta-110cm-pot-house-plant","title":"400 - 420cm Ficus microcarpa 'Compacta' XXL 110cm Pot House Plant","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"323\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"323\"\u003eFicus microcarpa 'Compacta'\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"785\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"356\"\u003eFicus microcarpa 'Compacta'\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"402\"\u003eCompact Chinese Banyan\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a dense, slow-growing cultivar of the classic \u003cem data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"471\"\u003eFicus microcarpa\u003c\/em\u003e, prized for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"532\"\u003eneatly rounded form, small glossy leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e, and natural \u003cstrong data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"571\"\u003ebonsai-like structure\u003c\/strong\u003e. The foliage is rich green and tightly packed along woody stems, creating a lush, dome-shaped canopy that makes this plant ideal as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"737\"\u003elow-maintenance indoor tree\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"757\"\u003ebonsai subject\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"784\"\u003estylish houseplant\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"1097\"\u003eOften used in tropical landscaping across warmer climates, in the UK it is typically grown indoors or in conservatories. 'Compacta' is especially popular for \u003cstrong data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"966\"\u003etabletop displays\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"992\"\u003eminimalist interiors\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1034\"\u003eair-purifying plant arrangements\u003c\/strong\u003e, thanks to its elegant appearance and adaptability to pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1220\"\u003eDespite its refined look, this fig is remarkably resilient, making it an ideal choice for beginners and collectors alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1293\"\u003e🛠️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1293\"\u003eFicus microcarpa 'Compacta' – Comprehensive Care Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003e🌞 Light Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1363\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1363\"\u003ePrefers \u003cstrong data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1362\"\u003ebright, indirect light\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003eTolerates some \u003cstrong data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1414\"\u003edirect morning or evening sun\u003c\/strong\u003e, but avoid harsh midday rays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1521\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1521\"\u003eWill adapt to medium light but may become leggy with reduced leaf density.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003eRotate the plant regularly for even growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1589\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1589\"\u003e💧 Watering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1590\" data-end=\"1845\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1590\" data-end=\"1647\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1647\"\u003eAllow the top \u003cstrong data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1623\"\u003e2–3cm of soil\u003c\/strong\u003e to dry before watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1732\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1732\"\u003eSpring\/Summer: typically every \u003cstrong data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1694\"\u003e7–10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e depending on warmth and light levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1781\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1781\"\u003eAutumn\/Winter: reduce to every \u003cstrong data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1780\"\u003e10–14 days\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"1845\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1845\"\u003eAvoid soggy soil – \u003cstrong data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1844\"\u003eoverwatering is the most common issue\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1868\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1868\"\u003e🌫️ Humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"2046\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1943\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1871\" data-end=\"1943\"\u003eTolerates average UK indoor humidity but thrives in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"1933\"\u003e40–60%\u003c\/strong\u003e humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1944\" data-end=\"2046\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"2046\"\u003eBrown leaf tips may indicate dry air – mist occasionally or use a pebble tray during winter heating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"2048\" data-end=\"2072\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2072\"\u003e🌡️ Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2211\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2106\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2106\"\u003eIdeal temperature: \u003cstrong data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2105\"\u003e16–26°C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2143\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2109\" data-end=\"2143\"\u003eAvoid temperatures below \u003cstrong data-start=\"2134\" data-end=\"2142\"\u003e10°C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2211\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2211\"\u003eKeep away from cold draughts and sudden temperature fluctuations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"2213\" data-end=\"2229\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2218\" data-end=\"2229\"\u003e🌱 Soil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2433\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2275\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2275\"\u003eUse a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2238\" data-end=\"2274\"\u003ewell-draining houseplant compost\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2371\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2371\"\u003eA blend of standard compost with \u003cstrong data-start=\"2311\" data-end=\"2330\"\u003eperlite or sand\u003c\/strong\u003e improves aeration and prevents root rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2372\" data-end=\"2433\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2374\" data-end=\"2433\"\u003eFor bonsai cultivation, use a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2432\"\u003efree-draining bonsai mix\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"2435\" data-end=\"2455\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2440\" data-end=\"2455\"\u003e🍽️ Feeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2456\" data-end=\"2682\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2456\" data-end=\"2546\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"2546\"\u003eFeed every \u003cstrong data-start=\"2469\" data-end=\"2482\"\u003e4–6 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e during spring and summer with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2515\" data-end=\"2545\"\u003ebalanced liquid fertiliser\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2547\" data-end=\"2602\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2549\" data-end=\"2602\"\u003eReduce feeding in autumn and stop entirely in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2603\" data-end=\"2682\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2605\" data-end=\"2682\"\u003eA slow-release fertiliser pellet can be added in spring for sustained growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"2684\" data-end=\"2717\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2689\" data-end=\"2717\"\u003e✂️ Pruning \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2718\" data-end=\"2912\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2718\" data-end=\"2787\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2720\" data-end=\"2787\"\u003eResponds well to pruning – ideal for shaping and bonsai techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2788\" data-end=\"2858\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2790\" data-end=\"2858\"\u003ePrune back to maintain shape or encourage branching in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2859\" data-end=\"2912\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2861\" data-end=\"2912\"\u003eRemove yellowing or dead leaves to promote airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"2914\" data-end=\"2935\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2919\" data-end=\"2935\"\u003e🪴 Repotting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2936\" data-end=\"3123\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2936\" data-end=\"2983\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2938\" data-end=\"2983\"\u003eRepot every \u003cstrong data-start=\"2950\" data-end=\"2963\"\u003e2–3 years\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideally in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2984\" data-end=\"3059\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2986\" data-end=\"3059\"\u003eChoose a pot just 1–2 inches wider than the previous, with good drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3060\" data-end=\"3123\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3062\" data-end=\"3123\"\u003eFor bonsai, root prune and refresh the soil during repotting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"3125\" data-end=\"3153\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3130\" data-end=\"3153\"\u003e🐛 Pests \u0026amp; Problems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3154\" data-end=\"3423\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3154\" data-end=\"3240\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3156\" data-end=\"3181\"\u003eMay occasionally attract:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3184\" data-end=\"3240\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3184\" data-end=\"3240\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3186\" data-end=\"3240\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3186\" data-end=\"3199\"\u003eMealybugs\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"3201\" data-end=\"3218\"\u003escale insects\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong data-start=\"3223\" data-end=\"3239\"\u003espider mites\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3241\" data-end=\"3304\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3243\" data-end=\"3304\"\u003eWipe leaves with a damp cloth and check undersides regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3305\" data-end=\"3423\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3307\" data-end=\"3336\"\u003eLeaf drop is often caused by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3339\" data-end=\"3423\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3339\" data-end=\"3423\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3341\" data-end=\"3423\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3341\" data-end=\"3357\"\u003eOverwatering\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"3359\" data-end=\"3372\"\u003elow light\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"3374\" data-end=\"3395\"\u003esudden relocation\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong data-start=\"3400\" data-end=\"3422\"\u003etemperature stress\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"3425\" data-end=\"3445\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3430\" data-end=\"3445\"\u003e☠️ Toxicity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3446\" data-end=\"3577\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3446\" data-end=\"3521\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3448\" data-end=\"3521\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3448\" data-end=\"3464\"\u003eMildly toxic\u003c\/strong\u003e if ingested by pets or humans – contains irritating sap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3522\" data-end=\"3577\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3524\" data-end=\"3577\"\u003eKeep out of reach of curious pets and small children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3579\" data-end=\"3582\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3584\" data-end=\"3615\"\u003e🌟 \u003cstrong data-start=\"3591\" data-end=\"3615\"\u003eTop Tips for Success\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3616\" data-end=\"3834\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3616\" data-end=\"3681\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3618\" data-end=\"3681\"\u003eExcellent as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3633\" data-end=\"3680\"\u003elow-maintenance 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