FICUS LYRATA

  • Scientific name:
    Fiddle–leaf fig
  • Place of origin:
    Western Africa.
  • Description:
    Perennial trees grow to a height of 2m with large leaves shaped like violins.
  • Grow best:
    Easy to care for indoors, in moist and warm conditions; in a well-draining soil and adequate but not excessive water in indirect sunlight or partial shade. Propagation by seeds or stem- cuttings.
  • Use:
    Indoors and outdoors.