Council tree

Council tree Care

Ficus altissima

What is the plant

Ficus altissima, commonly known as the council tree, is a species of flowering plant, a fig tree in the family Moraceae. It is a large, stately evergreen tree and is native to southeastern Asia.

Ficus altissima is an absolutely stunning indoor or patio plant in the ficus family with brilliant lemon and lime variegation. Easily maintained as a potted plant by occasional grooming of the branches and aerial roots. Ficus has been shown to effectively remove gaseous formaldehyde from indoor air. Planted in-ground this ficus makes a wonderful focal point, normally growing to 40 feet in height with a 30 foot crown at maturity in South Florida and Southern Cal.

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Humidity

High

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

16°C - 16°C

Hardiness zone

9b - 11b

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water weekly during the summer with room-temperature water. Add water until it drains from the bottom of the pot. Discard the excess water if it flows into a container.
Fertilizer
To help establish your new Council tree, fertilize sparingly ten inches away from the base, tri-annually with a slow time released product. Unfertilized they will tend to grow at a slower pace.
Sunlight
This tree requires 80-100% sunlight. Depending on your location full sun is often best.

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Soil
These plants enjoy a well-drained, general potting. Stay away from arid or wet, mucky soils.
Temperature
Minimum indoor temperature for this plant is 15°C. Ficus trees also cannot tolerate low temperatures or drafts. They need to be kept in temperatures above 70°F (21°C).
Container
Choose a container with enough drainage holes.