Banyan Tree, Elegant Ficus Audrey The Perfect Indoor plant

The Ficus Audrey (Ficus benghalensis), also known as the Banyan Tree, is an elegant indoor plant with large, velvety green leaves. Low-maintenance and air-purifying, it thrives in a range of indoor conditions and brings a stately, natural presence to any room.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Ficus benghalensis
• Common name: Ficus Audrey, Banyan Tree
• Pot sizes: 6-inch, 8-inch, and 10-inch decorative pots
• Plant height: 1.5 to 4 feet, depending on pot size
• Light: Bright, indirect light; tolerates lower light
• Water: When the top inch of soil is dry; needs good drainage
• Humidity: Moderate to high; occasional misting helps
• Benefit: Air-purifying

Best for

• Living rooms, offices, and bedrooms
• Statement indoor foliage
• Low-maintenance plant owners
• Improving indoor air quality
• Both new and experienced gardeners

How to grow

Place in bright, indirect light, though it tolerates lower light. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry and ensure good drainage to prevent root rot. It prefers moderate to high humidity, and occasional misting helps maintain it.

About Everglades Farm

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