Buy the Ficus Benjamina Variegated (Ficus benjamina ‘Variegata’) in Dubai & UAE — a graceful variegated Weeping Fig with arching branches and pretty green-and-cream marbled foliage that lightens and brightens any planting, making an elegant feature tree, screen or clipped hedge. Discover more in our plants & trees collection, or browse the full outdoor plants range.

Why Grow Variegated Ficus Benjamina in the UAE

The variegated Weeping Fig brings all the toughness of the classic Ficus benjamina with the added appeal of luminous green-and-cream foliage. Heat tolerant and evergreen, it provides bright screening and shade, and can be grown as a feature tree, clipped hedge or trained standard — its lighter leaves stand out beautifully against darker plantings.

Key Benefits

• Attractive green-and-cream variegated foliage
• Graceful weeping habit with dense, glossy leaves
• Versatile as a feature tree, screen, hedge or standard
• Brightens shaded corners and contrasts with darker plants
• Heat tolerant and evergreen year-round in the UAE

Care Tips for the UAE

• Sunlight: Bright light to partial shade keeps the variegation vivid; protect from harsh midday sun.
• Watering: Regular watering keeps foliage lush; avoid waterlogging.
• Soil: Well-draining soil enriched with organic matter.
• Feeding: Feed with a balanced fertiliser during the growing season.
• Pruning: Clip to maintain shape as a hedge, screen or standard.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is it different from regular Ficus Benjamina? It shares the same graceful, hardy habit but has striking green-and-cream variegated leaves that brighten plantings.

Does it keep its variegation? Yes — bright light helps maintain the vivid green-and-cream leaf pattern.

Can it be grown as a hedge? Yes — it clips well into a bright, dense hedge or screen, or stands as a feature tree.

Do you deliver across the UAE? Yes, Souq Garden delivers across the UAE with free delivery on orders over AED 200.