Hi,

I’m a big advocate of pruning a Ficus Tree frequently. Pruning all houseplants encourages new growth, controls the size and shape of the plant, and allows more light to reach the leaves. Start pruning a Ficus Tree at the center of the tree. Ficus Trees need a great deal of light, so often the small branches at the center are very weak or have totally died and need to be removed. The outer part of the Ficus Tree is called the canopy. You can remove up to 1/3 of the canopy without harming the Ficus Tree. By reducing the size of the canopy you’ll be helping the plant produce new healthy growth and fuller. Always wear gloves when pruning a Ficus Tree.  The sap from a Ficus Tree may be quite irritating if it gets on your skin. Never rip the branches off of a Ficus tree, use a sharp tool and make clean small cuts.

Ficus Benjamina Monique