Ficus 'Audrey'

Ficus benghalensis 'Audrey' Meet the Ficus Audrey, the elegant cousin of the ever-popular fiddle leaf fig—and a lot more forgiving. With its smooth, light-colored trunk and velvety emerald-green leaves accented by pale veins, this beauty brings a refined, calming presence to any space. In its native India, the Audrey Ficus (Ficus benghalensis) is a true giant—recognized as the national tree, it’s known as the Banyan Tree, Bengal Fig, or Strangler Fig. In the wild, it can spread wider than it grows tall, with long aerial roots that drop from the canopy to form entire forests of trunks. Indoors, though, it adapts gracefully as a houseplant, growing upright and tall without demanding too much fuss. Ficus Basic Care: Easy/Medium Water: Let the soil almost completely dry out between watering. These plants appreciate a consistent watering schedule, as they can be quite dramatic when neglected. Light: Thrives in bright, indirect light. Soil/Drainage: Best in a loose, well-draining tropical m