weeping fig

American  

noun

1. a small tree, Ficus benjamina, of the mulberry family, native to southeastern Asia and Australia, having drooping branches and glossy leaves: widely cultivated as a houseplant.

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Example Sentences

A weeping fig tree looms above her head; across the loft-like room are three large windows adorned with house plants.

From New York Times • Feb. 4, 2022

During those decades, the weeping fig, often called a ficus plant, experienced an initial wave of popularity that landed it in rumpus rooms and dentist offices around the country.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 15, 2019

Or in the home of Danni Fathman, a yoga instructor in Escondido who recently purchased a weeping fig for her pet chameleon Pasquale to climb on.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 15, 2019

While Roth may not have been familiar with the weeping fig, anyone who grew up in the ’70s or ’80s would immediately recognize this plant.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 15, 2019

An article in Elle Decor, titled “The Best Plant To Buy For Every Room in Your Home,” recommended the weeping fig as perfect for the bedroom.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 15, 2019