Common Names: Banyan, Banyan Fig, Indian Banyan, Strangler Fig, Bengal Fig, Peepal, Bahupada
Size
About
Perhaps lesser known than its relatives the Rubber Plant and the Fiddle Leaf Fig, Ficus Audrey, or the Banyan Fig, is a celebrity in its own right as the national tree of India. As a houseplant, it strikes a balance of easy care and a simple and elegant profile.
Care Guide
Light Requirements
Prefers bright indirect light. Tolerates medium light. Growth will slow in medium light conditions. Direct sunlight can scorch the leaves.
Artificial Light
Direct Sun
Water Needs
Prefers consistent but moderate watering. Tolerates occasional dryness. Will not tolerate excessive watering.
Infrequent
Frequent
Soil Preference
Prefers a soil mixture with moderate drainage speeds and moderate water retentive properties. Include sustainably sourced peat moss for water retention and perlite or pumice as a drainage amendment.