Ficus Alii

Ficus maclellandii

Varieties We Carry

StandardFicus maclellandii

Sizes & Pricing

3 galFrom$69.95

Fresh this week. Last restocked Mar 4.

LightBright Indirect Light

WaterModerate

Mature size6-10 feet × 2-4 feet

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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

Light

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

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.

Soil & Fertilizer

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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