Ficus Alii
Ficus maclellandii
Varieties We Bring In
Last received Jul 20, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
About Ficus Alii
Ficus Alii (Ficus maclellandii) is a graceful tropical fig from Southeast Asia grown as an elegant indoor tree, with long, narrow, glossy leaves on a slender trunk. It is easier to grow than fiddle-leaf fig and makes an excellent houseplant or patio specimen in NE Florida, overwintered indoors when temperatures drop below 40°F. Starting at $69.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Non-flowering
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Loam, Well-drained
Care essentials
Grow in bright indirect light indoors; avoid direct afternoon sun which causes leaf scorch. An east- or north-facing window is ideal. In NE Florida, container plants can summer outdoors in bright shade or filtered light.
Water when the top 1–2 inches of soil dry out; do not overwater. Use room-temperature water and ensure excellent drainage. Reduce watering in winter when growth slows.
Use a well-draining, slightly acidic potting mix (pH 6.0–6.5) amended with perlite. Fertilize monthly from spring through summer with a balanced liquid fertilizer; do not fertilize in fall or winter.
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Common questions
Is Ficus Alii a good plant for St. Augustine?
Ficus Alii is a houseplant for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 6-10 feet × 2-4 feet.