Ficus maclellandii 'Alii' (Alii Fig)
Botanical Information
| Family | Moraceae |
| Genus | Ficus |
| Species | maclellandii |
| Cultivar | 'Alii' |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Type | Tree (evergreen) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 12b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1B |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | 13-24 |
| Temperature (°F) | 55-75 |
| Height | 3 m |
| Spread | 1-2 m |
| Growth | Medium |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Busy and upright. |
| Landscape | Commonly used in interior plantscapes. |
| Propagation | Branch cuttings, 10 cm in length, with bottom heat and mist. |
| Cultivation | Tolerant of low light conditions. |
| 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. |
Photographs
Ficus maclellandii 'Alii', form.