How to grow and care for Ficus altissima Blume
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Ficus altissima Blume
Ficus altissima Blume 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Growth Observation wiki
transplant
new leaf
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Moraceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
This plant mostly grew in tropical or subtropical regions.
🎋 Stem
Most are shrubs, but there are also woody climbing plants. Many species produce a milky sap that can be used to make rubber.
water
How to water Ficus altissima Blume
How often should I water?
check Ficus altissima Blume Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Ficus altissima Blume need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Ficus altissima Blume likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
-12~42℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Ficus altissima Blume at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Ficus altissima Blume prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Ficus altissima Blume is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Rosales, Family: Moraceae, Genus: Ficus, Species: Ficus altissima
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Time to plant | Spring |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Moraceae |
| Genus | Ficus |
| Species | Ficus altissima |
Is Ficus altissima Blume toxic?
Ficus altissima Blume is dangerous to Cat
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