4" Ficus altissima ‘Golden Gem’
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Care
Care
Bright indirect light
Allow soil to dry almost completely
Ficus altissima ' Golden Gem' is an uncommon Ficus species mottled green and yellow variegation.
Ficus altissima 'Golden Gem' care:
Most Ficus prefer a well draining soil that is rich in organic matter. Allow the soil to dry out almost completely before watering, taking care to not allow your Ficus plant to sit in excess water for an extended period of time. Provide your Ficus with plenty of bright indirect light to ensure vibrant, colorful variegation.
Additional information:
Ficus, commonly referred to as a "Fig" or "Rubber tree", is a large genus of plants that number over 800 different species. They are found on almost every continent and range from tropical to semi-temperate climate zones.
Ficus generally grow as shrubs and trees but some also grow as vines and epiphytes.
The more traditional Ficus that are commonly cultivated as house plants are the Elastica species, like Tineke and Ruby.
Most Ficus prefer to dry out between watering. They prefer bright indirect light and some species thrive in direct sun.