Ficus benghalensis (Ficus Audrey) is very low-maintenance. The main requirement for growing this plant is a lot of free space in the room, as the plant can grow very tall. Otherwise, it will be a very non-demanding guest!
Audrey Ficus Care
Ficus benghalensis



Ficus benghalensis is highly valued for its decorative qualities and beneficial properties. It comes from the Indian subcontinent (Bangladesh, India, and Sri Lanka). It is a tall, evergreen, deciduous tree that grows in tropical rainforests.
How to Care for the Plant

Water

Your watering routine should be regular but moderate, about a couple of times a week. You need to moisten the soil only when its top layer becomes dry.

Pruning

The Banyan fig can take on the most bizarre forms thanks to pruning and flexible shoots. Pruning can also be required to stop the rapid growth of the plant.

Fertilizer

Complex and balanced mineral fertilizers are suitable, but they must be carefully applied. It's recommended to feed your tree half-strength.

Sunlight

Although this plant species is accustomed to living in sunny regions, it is not very demanding in terms of lighting. Try to find a place where your green beauty will receive bright, indirect sun. For example, you can place it next to an east-facing window.

Soil

Ficuses prefer well-draining, loamy, fertile soil. You should provide your greenie with some organic matter (humus).

Propagation

At home, Audrey Ficus can be reproduced in three ways: by seed, layering, and cuttings. The easiest way to propagate your greenie is by stem cuttings. Use sharp and clean tools.

Temperature

The Audrey Ficus needs a year-round stable temperature of 64-77°F (18-25°C). Keep your green pet away from low temperatures, heaters, and drafts.

Container

The pot for the plant must be sturdy and stable. Large ficuses thrive in wooden boxes or ceramic pots, and young ficuses can temporarily grow and develop in plastic containers.

Fun fact

The tree is sacred in India. According to the myth, we have to thank this greenie for accommodating Buddha beneath its canopy and witnessing his Enlightenment!

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