Ficus lyrata is a variety of fig tree known for its large, shiny leaves, which resemble a violin. With its distinctive and exuberant shape, this plant is a true work of nature’s art.
In nature, and under the right conditions, it can grow over 10 m tall. In a pot, however, it reaches a maximum of 3 to 4 m. It doesn\u2019t like very dry environments, which can cause brown spots on the leaves and\/or leaf drop. Keep it away from dehumidifiers or heating\/cooling systems. A simple way to balance humidity and spot pests early is to wipe the leaves with a soft cloth dampened with water. This Ficus\u2019 exotic, elegant look makes it a very trendy choice for interior d\u00e9cor.<\/p>\n
Scientific name<\/strong>: Ficus lyrata<\/em> CUIDADOS<\/strong> Fun fact<\/strong>: Besides its beauty, it\u2019s known for helping purify the air by removing toxins and improving indoor air quality.<\/p>\n WARNING! Representative photo – the photo shown is of a specimen in stock at the time the product was added to the online catalog and is for reference only. The plant supplied will be similar to the photo but, depending on the stage of its growth cycle, it may vary in shape, appearance, or size (e.g. different leaf tone, with or without flower\/fruit, etc.). A altura referida inclui o vaso pl\u00e1stico que se v\u00ea na fotografia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Ficus lyrata is a variety of fig tree known for its large, shiny leaves, which resemble a violin. With its distinctive and exuberant shape, this plant is a true work of nature’s art.In nature, and under the right conditions, it can grow over 10 m tall. In a pot, however, it reaches a maximum of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_seopress_robots_follow":"","_seopress_robots_imageindex":"","_seopress_robots_snippet":"","_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_robots_breadcrumbs":"","_seopress_robots_freeze_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_custom_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_canonical":"","_seopress_social_fb_title":"","_seopress_social_fb_desc":"","_seopress_social_fb_img":"","_seopress_social_fb_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_height":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_title":"","_seopress_social_twitter_desc":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_height":0,"_seopress_redirections_value":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled_regex":"","_seopress_redirections_logged_status":"","_seopress_redirections_param":"","_seopress_redirections_type":0,"_seopress_analysis_target_kw":""},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[1439,1438],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-97548","product","type-product","status-publish","product_cat-indoor-plants","product_cat-plants","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/97548","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=97548"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=97548"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=97548"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=97548"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Common names<\/strong>: Fiddle-leaf Fig
Family<\/strong>: Moraceae<\/em>
Origin<\/strong>: West Africa
Category<\/strong>: Indoor plant
Approx. height<\/strong>: 1 m
Pot diameter<\/strong>: 27cm<\/p>\n
Light<\/strong>: It likes plenty of bright, indirect light, but avoid direct sun. It won\u2019t cope with shady spaces.
Temperature<\/strong>: It doesn\u2019t tolerate low temperatures. 10\u00b0C is the minimum.
Watering<\/strong>: Occasional, letting the soil dry slightly between waterings. Be careful not to waterlog the roots (avoid standing water in the saucer or in decorative pots without drainage holes).
Fertilising<\/strong>: Feed with nitrogen- and potassium-rich products from spring to late summer, following the instructions on the label of the product used.
Pruning<\/strong>: Occasional, to control growth and keep the plant healthy (e.g., cutting off dry\/weakened leaves).
Not pet-friendly<\/strong>: Note that Ficus lyrata can be toxic to pets such as dogs and cats if ingested. Therefore, it is recommended to keep the plant out of their reach and watch out for any signs of ingestion of the leaves.<\/p>\n