Scientific Name: Ficus lyrata
Other Common Names: Ficus pandurata
Hardiness: Minimum Temperature of 12C, Ideal temperature between 15-24C
Light Req.: Bright, filtered light
Water Req.: Keep soil evenly moist, watering when top inch or so of soil becomes dry, sensitive to overwatering
Soil Req.: Well-draining potting soil
Growth: Up to 6m tall, Growth Rate is slow
Place of Origin: Western Africa
Indoor Care: Fertilize once a month with a weak liquid fertilizer during spring and summer, enjoys humidity, sensitive to chemicals