{"product_id":"braided-benjamina-ficus","title":"Braided Benjamina Ficus Tree – Sculptural Indoor Statement Plant","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBraided Benjamina Ficus – Living Sculpture for Your Interior\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome houseplants blend into the background. The \u003cstrong\u003eBraided Benjamina Ficus\u003c\/strong\u003e is not one of them. With its hand-braided trunk — a labor-intensive technique that takes years to achieve — and a full, glossy canopy of slender, arching leaves, this is a plant that anchors a room. It brings the refined, architectural quality of a designer piece with the living warmth only a real plant can provide. Interior designers reach for it. Plant collectors covet it. And once you have one, you’ll understand why.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Makes It Special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-braided trunk\u003c\/strong\u003e – Each tree is individually trained over years to create the signature woven trunk. No two are exactly alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBonsai-like elegance\u003c\/strong\u003e – The sculptural form delivers a refined, gallery-worthy aesthetic without any pruning or shaping on your part.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLush, glossy canopy\u003c\/strong\u003e – Dense, deep-green foliage cascades naturally from the crown, softening any interior space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAir-purifying\u003c\/strong\u003e – Ficus benjamina is recognized for filtering indoor air pollutants including formaldehyde and xylene.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVertical impact\u003c\/strong\u003e – Available up to 4–5 ft., it fills vertical space beautifully — ideal for corners, entryways, and beside furniture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-lived\u003c\/strong\u003e – With proper care, a Benjamina Ficus can thrive indoors for decades, becoming a true heirloom plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect Placement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiving room corners or beside a sofa as a vertical accent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntryways and foyers for a dramatic first impression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome offices and studios needing a natural, calming presence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunlit dining rooms or breakfast nooks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommercial interiors — lobbies, boutiques, and studios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePicture it in the corner of your living room — morning light filtering through those glossy leaves, the braided trunk catching the eye of every guest. It’s the kind of plant that makes a space feel intentional, curated, alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, indirect light is ideal. Avoid direct afternoon sun and dark corners. A north- or east-facing window works well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top inch of soil is dry. Reduce frequency in winter. Avoid overwatering — the most common mistake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers moderate to high humidity. Mist occasionally or place near a humidifier in dry climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep between 60–75°F. Avoid cold drafts, heating vents, and sudden temperature swings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf drop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Normal when first brought home as the plant adjusts to its new environment. Maintain consistent conditions and it will rebound fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertilizer during spring and summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every 2–3 years or when roots begin to circle the pot bottom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose from a 5-Gallon starter, a 3–4 ft. mid-size, or a commanding 4–5 ft. specimen — all with the signature braided trunk fully formed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLove Architectural Indoor Trees?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair your Braided Ficus with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/norfolk-island-pine-elegant-indoor-evergreen-tree\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorfolk Island Pine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — another elegant, slow-growing indoor tree with a naturally symmetrical form, perfect for creating a layered, designer-quality indoor plant display.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Live Good Logistics","offers":[{"title":"5 Gallon","offer_id":51896687362328,"sku":"IND-HOS-FIC-NA-5G","price":189.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3-4 ft. 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