Common
name: "Council Tree" or "Lofty
Fig"
Latin name: Ficus altissima variegata
Native
to: Malaysia and the Philippines.
Growth habit: A wide growing upright tree. The
tallest plant we have seen was about 6 foot tall and 5 foot wide.
Flowers: No
Temps: Normal indoor temps
Humidity: Not critical. Pests: Watch for aphids
and scale.
Lighting:
Pictured
Houseplant:
10" Ficus Altissima Tree
Houseplant
Cultural
information: The "Council Tree" is one of
the easier and most forgiving Ficus to grow. To maintain the your
plants brightly variegated appearance... place your plant in an
area with direct sunshine or bright filtered light. Check for
water twice weekly until you understand your plants water needs.
Water thoroughly until a small amount of water runs into the drip
tray... then allow the soil surface to dry again before
re-watering. If your Ficus Altissima is actively growing... feed
it monthly, if it's resting... don't feed it.
We have only seen the "Council Tree" available in
tree form, also know as a standard. This plant is hard to find...
but your local garden center should be able to special order one
for you if they don't have it in stock.
Propagation is possible by air-layering.
