Ficus Altissima

Ficus altissima is the cool new plant on the scene. Growing upwards of six feet indoors, this cousin of the Rubber Tree is a striking plant in any space. 

Light: Ficus altissima does best in bright, indirect light. Keep out of direct light as leaves will burn.

Water: Soil should be allowed to dry about halfway before watering. If soil is allowed to stay too moist Ficus altissima may drop leaves.

Pets: Toxic to pets.

Kingdom: Plantae

Family: Rosales 

Genus: Ficus

Botanical name: Ficus altissima

Common name: council tree, lofty fig 

Note**In the wild Ficus altissima can grow to almost 100 feet!

Plants in picture will not be exact plant.