Ficus altissima 'Variegata'
False Banyan
Ficus altissima is a massive, evergreen tree with a large spreading crown, often with aerial roots. It often begins life as an epiphyte, growing on other trees, until it sends its own roots into the ground. The 1/2 to 3/4 inch diameter figs begin yellow but ripen red. Figs are edible but not pleasant tasting. It has average water needs; water regularly but do not overwater.
Contributed by @newjeanius
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Full sun to partial shade
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Occasional watering
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Not Frost hardy
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Rich and free draining
Common name
False Banyan
Latin name
Ficus altissima 'Variegata'
type
Evergreens
family
Moraceae
ph
5.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun to partial shade
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Frost
Not Frost hardy
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Soil
Rich and free draining
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Water
Occasional watering
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
30.00 M
25.00 M
Ficus altissima 'Variegata'
Ficus altissima is a massive, evergreen tree with a large spreading crown, often with aerial roots. It often begins life as an epiphyte, growing on other trees, until it sends its own roots into the ground. The 1/2 to 3/4 inch diameter figs begin yellow but ripen red. Figs are edible but not pleasant tasting. It has average water needs; water regularly but do not overwater.
Planting
From Early Spring TO Late Winter
Grow in loam-based potting compost, such as John Innes No. 3, with added bark chippings. A pest-free multi-purpose compost will also suit.
Repotting
From Early Spring TO Late Spring
Reporting should be carried out in spring, approximately every two years. In years when reporting is not necessary or once the plant becomes too large to repot, replace the top 2.5cm (1 inch) with fresh compost.
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