Ficus Benjamina 'Danielle' (Weeping Fig) — H95 cm | Pot Ø21 cm
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the Ficus Benjamina Danielle and the Twilight? The Danielle has classic, timeless, glossy dark green leaves, while the Twilight has small, bright green and cream variegated leaves — both have a drooping habit, but they create very different atmospheres.
Is the Ficus Benjamina Danielle suitable for an apartment? Yes, it’s one of the large tropical plants best suited for apartment living — it tolerates partial shade, doesn’t need staking, and its natural drooping form fits perfectly in standard living spaces.
SHIPPING & PACKAGING
Shipping within 24/48 hours via DPD
- Delivery in 2 to 5 business days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection to ensure the plant arrives in perfect condition
- Parcel tracking sent by email as soon as shipped
- Free delivery on orders over €50
48H QUALITY GUARANTEE
We guarantee that your plants will arrive in perfect condition. If your plant arrives damaged or in poor condition:
- Contact us within 48 hours at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
- Free replacement or full refund
- No return necessary – we trust you
The guarantee covers: damage related to transport, severely weakened plant upon arrival, preparation errors.
CARE TIPS UPON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack immediately and inspect your plant
- Let it acclimatize 24-48h in a bright spot without direct sunlight
- Check soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting
- Avoid heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe leaves to remove dust
Need help? Contact our team at hello@verdeia.eu or via chat.
🌿 Shiny dark green foliage • ☀️ Bright indirect light • 💧 Moderate watering • 🏙️ Large structural plant • 📏 H95 cm | Pot Ø21 cm
Ficus Benjamina 'Danielle' is a majestic tropical plant known for its dense foliage with small shiny dark green leaves and its graceful drooping habit. Its elegant silhouette makes it one of the staples of our urban jungle selection — timeless and structural.
Native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia and Australia, Ficus benjamina 'Danielle' naturally develops very dense foliage with small glossy oval leaves borne on flexible, drooping branches. Before placing it, read our guide to welcoming a new plant — Ficus Benjamina is particularly sensitive to stress upon arrival.
Which variety of Ficus Benjamina to choose?
Ficus benjamina comes in several cultivars with very distinct foliage — here’s how 'Danielle' stands out from other varieties in the catalog:
- Ficus Benjamina 'Danielle' (this plant) — very dense small shiny dark green leaves, classic drooping habit. The purest and most timeless green version.
- Ficus Benjamina 'Twilight' — small bright variegated green and cream leaves. The brightest variegated version.
- Ficus Benjamina 'Goldenking' — small variegated green and golden yellow leaves. The warmest variegated version.
- Ficus Benjamina Exotica — large slightly wavy dark green leaves, XXL habit (H120 cm | Pot Ø27 cm). The most majestic version.
- Ficus Benjamina 'Kinky' — very small variegated leaves, miniature habit (H28 cm | Pot Ø12 cm). The compact version for shelves.
Light & location
Ficus Benjamina 'Danielle' thrives in bright indirect light — the more stable and consistent the light, the denser and shinier the foliage will be. Our room type guide will help you find the ideal spot depending on your room.
- Light: bright indirect to partial shade — avoid direct sun which burns the small leaves.
- Ideal: spacious living room, bright entrance, office, or room corner near a window.
- Temperature: 18 to 25 °C, without sudden changes or drafts.
- Substrate: rich, light, and well-drained — potting soil for green plants mixed with perlite.
Allow enough space around the plant — the dense drooping foliage of Danielle needs room to spread out harmoniously on all sides.
Watering & care
Ficus Benjamina prefers a slightly dry substrate between waterings — both overwatering and prolonged dryness cause leaf drop. If you’re unsure about symptoms, our yellow leaves guide will help you identify the exact cause.
- Watering: moderate — let the substrate surface dry slightly between waterings.
- Drainage: essential to avoid root rot — use a pot with drainage holes.
- Humidity: prefers a slightly humid atmosphere — mist the foliage occasionally.
- Fertilizer: every 3 weeks in spring and summer with diluted liquid fertilizer.
- Winter rest: reduce watering in autumn and winter.
Regularly clean the small leaves with a damp cloth — dust on shiny surfaces dulls the dark green glow and reduces photosynthesis.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
With its dense dark green foliage and drooping habit, Ficus Benjamina 'Danielle' acts as an anchor in arrangements — it provides a dark, structured plant mass that highlights plants with lighter or graphic foliage placed in front of it.
- Pair it with a Schefflera Actinophylla Amate with large palmate leaves and a Yucca Elephantipes 3 stems with slender upright leaves — three very distinct silhouettes (drooping / palmate / rigid vertical) for a high-impact living room composition.
- Place it in an entrance corner in the Elho Greenville White decorative pot Ø22 cm — the clean white contrasts with the shiny dark green dense foliage for a bright, green entrance.
- Set a Fatsia Japonica with large lobed leaves at the base of Danielle — the contrast between the small dense drooping foliage of the Ficus and the large palmate leaves of the Fatsia creates a very graphic composition while staying in deep green tones.
- For an elegant and calming office, pair it with a Zamioculcas with shiny arched stems in the Elho Brussels Anthracite decorative pot Ø22 cm — two plants with very different shiny dark green foliage in matching pots.
Verdeia Tips
- Avoid moving it at all costs: Ficus Benjamina is the indoor plant most sensitive to location changes — even moving it a few meters can trigger massive leaf drop; choose its permanent spot upon arrival and don’t move it afterward.
- Rotate the pot a quarter turn every 15 days: this is the only movement Danielle tolerates without stress — it naturally grows toward the light, and regular rotation ensures a balanced drooping habit on all sides.
- Prepare it for winter starting in October: heating dries the air and winter light shortage weakens the foliage — mist more often, reduce watering, and keep it away from radiators; our indoor plant winter care guide details all the steps to take.
Technical specifications
- Botanical name: Ficus benjamina 'Danielle'
- Common name: Weeping fig
- Origin: tropical forests of Southeast Asia and Australia
- Height at delivery: H95 cm
- Pot diameter: Ø21 cm
- Adult size: up to 150–200 cm indoors
- Light: bright indirect to partial shade
- Watering: moderate — allow slight drying between waterings
- Substrate acidity: pH 6.0–7.0
- Care level: moderate
- Toxicity: toxic to pets and children if ingested
- Decor style: urban jungle / modern / elegant
Each plant is unique: photos show a representative example. Foliage density and shades naturally vary with light and seasons.
Your plant, delivered with care
Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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FAQ – Everything to know before adopting your Verdeia plant
How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery within 2 to 5 business days. Delivery costs €5.60 — free for orders over €50. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the package is shipped.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.