Ficus Audrey
Ficus Benghalensis 'Audrey'
The plant, by the plant
They keep calling me 'the next Fiddle Leaf Fig', and honestly? The pressure. I'm Audrey - velvety sage-green leaves, cream veins, and a far more forgiving temperament than Mr Fiddle (we don't talk about his moods).
Here's my flex: in the wild I'm the Bengal banyan - India's national tree - famous for canopies so huge one specimen once held a world record with around 3,600 trunks. In your lounge room I'll keep it to one very good-looking trunk, promise.
Bright, indirect light, water when my top soil dries, and a little inconsistency won't rattle me. Unlike some figs.
What you'll get (no surprises):
- Medium - 140mm nursery pot, approx 10-20cm tall
- Large - 200mm nursery pot, approx 30-50cm tall
- X-Large - 250mm nursery pot, approx 50-70cm tall
I arrive in my grower's nursery pot, ready for a stylish upgrade.
Pets: my sap is mildly irritating - best out of chewing range.
Buff my velvet leaves with The Good Plant Co Leaf Shine and settle me into a Cooper Pot in White.
🌱 One tree planted with every order.
Delivery & packing
Packed by hand in plastic-free wrap and delivered Australia-wide from our Brisbane nursery - most metro orders land in 2-5 business days, tracked the whole way. Arrives sad? Photos within 48 hours and we'll replace it. One tree planted with every order.
Ficus Benghalensis 'Audrey'
Ficus Audrey
Native distribution
India and Pakistan.
Key attributes
This is a highly desired indoor plant that is sweeping the world – one the most sought after additions to every indoor plant fanatic. Lovely large dark green leaves are the main appeal plus the fact that this plant naturally adapts well to indoor situations.
- Bright, indirect, filtered sunlight.
- Water moderately, allow the top 3cm of soil to dry.
- Not so pet friendly.
Specification
Your new Ficus Audrey comes in three sizes and if kept inside can grow up to approximately 3m in height.
Medium: 10cm-20cm tall. Planted in a 140mm black plastic nursery pot.
Large: 30cm-50cm in height. Planted in a 200mm black nursery pot.
X-Large: 50cm-70cm in height (branched). Planted in a 250mm black nursery pot.
Please note our decorative pots are sold separately.
Care tips
To many plant collectors, Audrey is easier to look after than the fiddle leaf fig (Ficus lyrata) Rotate the plant to encourage even leaf development. Leaf drop can occur if too wet or too dry so it is important to maintain a regular watering regime. To clean the leaves of this plant, use a damp cloth with a drop of dish washing liquid – avoid oil-based shine products. Audrey may occassionaly produce aerial roots which you choose to cut off or leave them for extra curiosity.
Feeding
To get the best out of your indoor plants, you will need to feed them some food. The Good Plant Co Indoor Plant Food will provide all the nutrients they need to grow more leaves and help them stay strong. When the plant is actively growing during the warmer months, it needs a bit more food and water. During the slow growing season (cooler winter months) your plant doesn’t eat or drink as much (no extra winter layer of fat for these babies). Sometimes it’s ok to be a helicopter parent – respond to your plant’s needs. To keep the dust off your beautiful indoor plant leaves use The Good Plant Co Leaf Shine. Moral of the story, if it is growing new leaves then it will need more water and food!
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