The scientific or taxonomic name would be Ficus benjamina.
As with many other woody house plants, prune your ficus just above where a leaf is attached or a branch splits off, so-called "nodes". Remove dead or dying branches. Use clean and sharp shears.
Pruning should begin at the bottom while working upwards. Prune smaller branches from larger ones. Bonsai pruners, pruning shears, or pruning saws may be needed depending on the size of the branch.
I dunno if a ficus is a tree but i know ica is a ficus. Answer Ficus is the rubber tree family.
A ficus is a plant belonging to the genus Ficus, these include the rubber plant.
Ficus lacunata was created in 1997.
yes, they are members of the same genus of plants - Ficus.
As close to the winter season as possible. The tree must be dormant. Do not prune more than 25% of the overall tree. Keep cuts 1/4" out from the shoulder (black ring) at the trunk. Prune branches that grow up and tangle. Remove all dead wood. Never prune this tree during its growing season.
Ficus lauretana was created in 1984.
Ficus obliqua was created in 1786.
Ficus aripuanensis was created in 1984.
Ficus aguaraguensis was created in 1981.