Ficus auriculata ‘Everest’

Description

Ficus auriculata ‘Everest’ has broad, rounded green leaves with pronounced veining. With arching velvety foliage this is one of the most attractive of the Ficus genus. Relatively fast growing during the warmer months, temperature and watering should remain consistent to avoid leaf drop.

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.