Ficus cyathistipula

Description

Native to tropical forests in South Western areas of Africa, the luscious oblanceolate leaves of Ficus cyathistipula emerge in a spiral, glossy and leathery in texture. In the wild they grow as small trees or shrubs, and even as hemi-epiphytyes reaching out with their lianas. Its usually slender trunk produces many branches, with new growth appearing quickly.

WATERING

S/S allow 20% of the top soil to dry out. In A/W allow soil to dry out 50%.

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Bright, indirect. Can be susceptible to scorching if placed in direct light.

FEED

Use a houseplant fertiliser once a month from April – October.

REPOTTING

Repot every 1.5-2 years. Use a well-draining houseplant compost with an added drainage medium like perlite.

HEIGHT / POT SIZE

See available sizes below. Please note that, due to their natural variability, specimens’ height may be within 10-20% of the stated height below.

Plant is supplied in its plastic nursery pot.