Ficus deltoidea (mistletoe fig)

Ficus deltoidea, also known as "mistletoe ficus" or "mistletoe fig", is a species of plant originating in Southeast Asia, being widespread in different regions of the world, including Romania. It is a shrub or small tree characterized by thick, deltoid (triangle-shaped) leaves with serrated edges and a dark green shade on the upper side. On the underside, the leaves are golden yellow with black spots.

Ficus deltoidea is an ornamental plant, valued for its decorative appearance. It adapts well to bright spaces, but not directly exposed to the sun, preferring relatively high air humidity. Watering should be moderate, avoiding excess water, which can lead to rotting of the roots.

An interesting aspect of this plant is that it produces small, inedible yellow fruits, which can be seen during the flowering period, in the spring.

Ficus deltoidea is considered an air purifying plant, being able to absorb pollutants such as benzene, trichlorethylene and formaldehyde, contributing to the improvement of indoor air quality.