Ficus binnendijkii 'Alii petite' (Bushy Fig)

Ficus Alii Petite Bushy Fig 180 mm
Ficus Alii Petite Bushy Fig 300 mm
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Ficus binnendijkii 'Alii petite' (Bushy Fig)

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The Ficus binnendijkii 'Alii petite' is a weeping variety of ficus commonly called the bushy fig. It has thin and elongated green leaves. Please read below for plant information and care requirements.

Ficus plants have extremely invasive roots so, in urban gardens, it is strongly advisable to keep them in pots or containers rather than planting them in the ground. 

Light requirement: Part sun/part shade and Bright indirect sunlight

Water requirement: Medium

Watering frequency: Water when the top 5-10 cm of the potting mix is dry to the touch. Do not overwater to prevent root rot.

Soil: For pots: premium-quality potting mix in pots that have good drainage. For the ground, well draining loam with pH between 6 - 6.5.

Skill level: Intermediate

Growth rate: Slow

Suitable for containers: Yes

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Drought tolerance: Medium

Frost tolerance: Low

Wind tolerance: Low

Disease and pest susceptibility: Mealybugs

Mature height: 3 m

Mature width: 1 m

Suitable for shaping: Yes

Colour: Green

Variegation: No

Size: Small/medium

Seasonality: Evergreen

Flowering: Yes; but primarily grown for it's foliage

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Fruit: Insignificant

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