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
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🌿 Glossy 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 of small, glossy dark green leaves and graceful, cascading growth. Its elegant silhouette makes it one of the reliable favorites in our urban jungle selection - timeless and architectural.
Native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia and Australia, Ficus benjamina 'Danielle' naturally develops very dense foliage with small, glossy oval leaves carried on flexible, cascading branches. Before placing it, a few simple steps help you welcome a new plant properly - Ficus Benjamina is particularly sensitive to stress upon arrival.
Which Ficus Benjamina variety should you choose?
Ficus benjamina comes in several cultivars with very distinctive foliage - here is how 'Danielle' differs from the other varieties in the catalog:
- Ficus Benjamina 'Danielle' (this plant) - very dense, small, glossy dark green leaves and classic cascading growth. The most refined and timeless green version.
- Ficus Benjamina 'Twilight' - very bright variegated green and cream leaves. The brightest variegated version.
- Ficus Benjamina 'Goldenking' - variegated green and golden yellow leaves. The warmest variegated version.
- Ficus Benjamina Exotica - large, slightly wavy dark green leaves and XXL growth (H120 cm | Pot Ø27 cm). The most majestic version.
- Ficus Benjamina 'Kinky' - very small variegated leaves and miniature growth (H28 cm | Pot Ø12 cm). The compact version for shelves.
Light & placement
Ficus Benjamina 'Danielle' thrives in bright indirect light - the more stable and consistent the light, the denser and glossier the foliage will be. Its ideal placement depends on the room and the type of space.
- Light: bright indirect light to partial shade - avoid direct sun, which can scorch the small leaves.
- Ideal: spacious living room, bright entrance, office, or a corner near a window.
- Temperature: 18 to 25 °C, without sudden changes or drafts.
- Substrate: rich, light, and well-draining - houseplant soil mixed with perlite.
Allow enough space around the plant - Danielle's dense, cascading foliage needs room to spread harmoniously in every direction.
Watering & care
Ficus Benjamina prefers a slightly dry substrate between waterings - both excess water and prolonged dryness can trigger leaf drop. If you are unsure about the symptoms, the appearance of yellow leaves can help identify the exact cause.
- Watering: moderate - allow the surface of the substrate to dry slightly between waterings.
- Drainage: essential to prevent root rot - use a pot with drainage holes.
- Humidity: enjoys 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 glossy surfaces dulls the dark green color and reduces photosynthesis.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
With its dense dark green foliage and cascading growth, Ficus Benjamina 'Danielle' anchors plant arrangements - it adds a dark, structured mass of greenery 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-stem with upright, tapered leaves - three very distinct silhouettes (cascading / palmate / rigid vertical) for a living room arrangement with strong visual impact.
- Place it in an entrance corner in the Elho Greenville White Ø22 cm pot - the clean white contrasts with the glossy dark green of the dense foliage for a bright, plant-filled entrance.
- Place a Fatsia Japonica with large lobed leaves at Danielle's base - the contrast between the Ficus's small, dense, cascading foliage and Fatsia's broad palmate leaves creates a highly graphic arrangement while staying within deep green tones.
- For an elegant and calming office, pair it with a Zamioculcas with glossy arching stems in the Elho Brussels Anthracite Ø22 cm decorative pot - two plants with distinctly different glossy foliage in dark green tones, placed in matching pots.
Verdeia tips
- Avoid moving it at all costs: Ficus Benjamina is the houseplant most sensitive to changes in location - even moving it a few meters can trigger massive leaf drop; choose its permanent spot upon arrival and do not move it again.
- Turn the pot a quarter turn every 15 days: this is the only movement Danielle tolerates without stress - it naturally directs its growth toward the light, and regular rotation ensures balanced cascading growth on all sides.
- Prepare it for winter from October: heating dries out the air and low winter light weakens the foliage - mist more frequently, reduce watering, and move it away from radiators, the key steps for overwintering houseplants.
Technical specifications
- Botanical name: Ficus benjamina 'Danielle'
- Common name: Weeping fig
- Origin: tropical forests of Southeast Asia and Australia
- Height on delivery: H95 cm
- Pot diameter: Ø21 cm
- Mature size: up to 150–200 cm indoors
- Light: bright indirect light to partial shade
- Watering: moderate - allow to dry slightly between waterings
- Substrate acidity: pH 6.0–7.0
- Care: moderate
- Toxicity: toxic to animals and children if ingested
- decorative style: urban jungle / modern / elegant
Each plant is unique: the photos show a representative example. Foliage density and tones naturally change according to light levels and the 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.