How Much Light Does Ficus Need? PPFD & DLI
Doesn't like to be moved. Water consistently.
- Peak PPFD: 190–345 µmol/m²/s
- Peak DLI: 8–15 mol/m²/d
- Air temperature: 18–26 °C
- Relative humidity: 50–70 %
- VPD target: 0.8–1.2 kPa
- Do not leave the substrate dry for more than 5 days
Targets per growth stage
| Stage | From day | PPFD | DLI | Photoperiod | pH | EC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Growth | 0 | 140–275 µmol/m²/s | 6–12 mol/m²/d | 12 h | 6–6.5 | 1–1.5 |
| Mature | 120 | 190–345 µmol/m²/s | 8–15 mol/m²/d | 12 h | 6–6.5 | 1.2–1.8 |
Watering
Dislikes being moved. Water consistently when topsoil dries.
Sources
No primary source yet for this plant: these targets are common growing practice. We replace them as we find research that covers it.