Ficus Alii Petite 17cm

COMMON NAME:  Dwarf Sabre Leafed Fig / Long Leaf Fig

Ficus Alii Petite has a compact ornamental foliage plant with long Spear shaped leaves  and dense green foliage.   This particular variety is slow growing and has a strong resistance to leaf dropping and lower light level.   It is ideal as a container plant indoor and out.  It can be grown as a small tree or hedge and can be prune into a topiary shape.   Thrives in a wide range of soil and conditions, but prefers a sunny open position in moist well drained soil.   It is recommended to water them regularly during summer months, as well as mulch to retain moisture.   Allow to dry out between watering.  Prune to shape as required, this will encourage dense growth.  Protect from frost in cooler climates.  Fertilise with slow release fertiliser to maintain healthy growth. 

PLANT TYPE:  Evergreen/Indoor/Shade/outdoor/Perennial/Shrub 

SUNLIGHT:  Full sun/Part sun/Shade 

FOLIAGE COLOUR:  Green 

BOTANICAL GENUS:  Ficus 

BOTANICAL SPECIES:  Binnenijkii 

MATURE HEIGHT:  150cm 

MATURE WIDTH:  75cm