Ficus maclellandii
'Alii'
Alii Fig
Family |
Moraceae |
Genus |
Ficus |
Species |
maclellandii |
Cultivar |
'Alii' |
Category |
Tropicals |
Type |
Tree (evergreen) |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
12b |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
Requires cool season protection under glass. |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H1B |
Temperature (°C) |
13-24 |
Temperature (°F) |
55-75 |
Height |
3 m |
Spread |
1-2 m |
Landscape |
Commonly used in interior plantscapes. |
Cultivation |
Tolerant of low light conditions. |
Shape |
Busy and upright. |
Growth |
Medium |
Pests |
None of note. |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Bark/Stem Description |
Smooth and grey. |
Leaf Description |
Dark green, lanceolate to 25 cm in length. Leaves are poisonous to both pets and humans. |
Propagation |
Branch cuttings, 10 cm in length, with bottom heat and mist. |