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
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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
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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