Ficus lyrata
FIDDLE LEAF FIG
Moraceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9b-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to shade

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
30m
Plant habit
 
20m

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Origins: Tropical Africa

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Ficus lyrata
FIDDLE LEAF FIG
Moraceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9b-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to shade

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
30m
Plant habit
 
20m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a

Leaves: corrugated


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits contemporary & tropical designs

Uses: indoors, accents, shade tree, informal screen, large planter

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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