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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