Ficus Altissima Yellow Gem 14cm

The gorgeous Ficus Altissima Yellow Gem has bright, lime green leaves with darker and lighter shades across the leaves. More petite looking than the other Robusta varieties.

Grow in a bright area where it will get lots of indirect light. Prefers evenly moist soil, allow the top few inches to dry between watering and keep a little on the drier side in the winter. Avoid drafts where possible. Feed once a month with a liquid houseplant fertiliser during the growing season.

Habitat: Can grow to a mature size of 2m tall. Ideal for pots indoors.

Light: Moderate indirect light

Water: Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing the top layer of soil to dry out between waterings and keep a little on the drier side in the winter.

Humidity: Medium, mist plant once a week to minimise brown leaf tips.

Soil: Re-pot into Oderings houseplant potting mix

Fertiliser: Use a Liquid fertiliser once a month in the growing season

Pests:  Aphids are most common and can be found on new growth

Poisonous for pets: Toxic to pets and humans if ingested. 

Note: Picture is a guide only, plant size may differ from image.

Pot not included. 

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