Ficus Alii Tree, Ficus Maclellandii

How to Decorate my Living space with a Ficus Alii

If you're looking to add a touch of greenery and elegance to your home, consider incorporating a Ficus Alii plant into your interior design. This stunning plant, also known as the Saber Ficus, is closely related to the popular fiddle leaf fig and shares many of its characteristics.

One of the most important aspects to keep in mind when caring for a Ficus Alii is providing it with ample light. Similar to its sibling plant, this ficus thrives in bright, indirect light. Placing it near an east, west or south facing window will ensure that it receives plenty of natural sunlight throughout the day.

For those lucky enough to live in warmer climates, the Ficus Alii can also be grown outdoors on a patio or balcony. Just be sure to keep it in a spot that receives partial shade, as too much direct sunlight can cause the leaves to burn.

When it comes to watering your Ficus Alii, the key is finding the right balance. The soil should be kept consistently moist but not soggy, as over-watering can lead to root rot. To achieve this, water your plant thoroughly once a week and allow the top inch of soil to dry out before watering again.

In terms of fertilizer, a balanced liquid fertilizer can be applied every 2-3 weeks during the spring and summer months. This will provide your Ficus Alii with the nutrients it needs to grow healthy and strong.

As with any houseplant, proper care also includes regular pruning and cleaning. Trim off any dead or damaged leaves to promote new growth and wipe down the leaves with a damp cloth to remove dust and keep them looking shiny.

In addition, it is important to monitor your Ficus Alii for common pests such as spider mites or mealybugs. If you notice any signs of infestation, treat it immediately with an organic insecticide.

With proper care, your Ficus Alii can thrive indoors for many years, providing you with beautiful foliage and a touch of nature in your home. So go ahead and add this low-maintenance plant to your collection – you won't regret it!

Additional Care and Maintenance Tips

Care Guide

MY NEW PLANT ARRIVED - Plants shipped online are in complete darkness for several days, is normal for plants to stress during this process, no need to pot right away or add new soil, you can drop the plant as is, in a deco planter of your choice.

WATER - Water every 5-7 days or when the top inch of soil dries out, Ficus plants are drought tolerant, Never let the plant rest in standing water

LIGHT-Provide bright indirect light, rotate the plant occasionally, it can minimize leaf drops from within the canopy and allow the plant to maintain even healthy growth all year round.

HUMIDITY - Many of our houseplants originate from the tropics, where humidity is very high, generally the air in our homes is dry. Misting houseplants is a very simple and effective way to boost humidity.

PLACEMENT AND TEMPERATURE - make sure the plant does not receive air draft from AC/Heating vents, or warm air from close by freezers.

REPOTTING - No need to repot right away or add new soil, allow your new arrival to gradually climatize to their new environment, humidity levels, lighting and temperatures. You may drop in a deco planter as is.

FERTILIZING – No need to fertilize right away, apply a slow release fertilizer once a year during spring.

PRUNING - Prune to maintain desire Shape, always remove dead or damage leaves first to promote new growth.

KEY FEATURES & BENEFITS

• We believe in the power of plants to lift the spirit, calm the mind and clean the air
• Filter indoor air by absorbing toxins, and removing harmful chemicals.
• Boost mood, Reduce stress, Fatigue and Allergies.
  

DECORATING WITH FICUS ALII
Plant features are becoming very popular in modern interior design for homes, both indoors and outdoors, also true for spaces like hotels lobbies or main entrances, corporate lobbies and offices, the inclusion of plants make space feel more attractive, exciting and comfortable, creating a well balance peaceful ambiance of styles that can both calm the senses and invigorate the mind simultaneously, adorning with live plants and natural elements is a great choice to create a relaxing atmosphere while at home, reducing the day to day stresses from modern life, weather is traffic congestions or stressful daily routines, living sculptures can be the answer to some of this challenges, design your space with tropical plants in mind. 

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We hope that you enjoy your new plants! We grow and care for our plants from cuttings, seeds or liners, we hand select the best quality available before shipping to your home or office. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns. Our friendly customer service team is here to help.

More Frequently Ask Questions

Is it safe to ship plants by mail?

We Believe it is, let us prove it, our success rate sipping plant(s) online is well over 99%

How do you measure height for indoor plants?

For indoor plants we measure approximate height from the bottom of the pot to the top of the plant.

Are plant(s) purchased online guarantee?

All plants are guarantee for a period of 30 days, We offer a Satisfaction Guarantee Policy.

Can I order during winter months?

Yes you can, however most Tropical plants are sensitive to extreme cold conditions, once cold temperatures are expected to fall below freezing it will not be safe to ship life plants, we carefully manage shipping decisions during winter months and determine when is safe to ship, please be advise we may need to hold orders until conditions are appropriate to safely ship the plants.