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Ficus altissima

Council tree

A large evergreen strangler fig of monsoon Asia that reaches about 30 m, with a spreading crown and often several buttressed trunks. It starts as an epiphyte on trees or palms and roots down to the ground. The variegated forms sold as houseplants want bright light, warmth and even watering.

At home, aim for

Day IntermediateTargets in Plantistry

Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry

Humidity Dry airBand in Plantistry

Light Full sunDLI and PPFD in Plantistry

Expects a seasonal restGrows on trees (epiphyte)

Where it grows wild

A hemiepiphyte that often germinates on trees such as Lagerstroemia or on palms, sends roots to the ground and eventually kills its host. It grows in forest in the mountains and plains, and it is widely planted as a shade and street tree. Mature crowns are in full sun.

Recorded at 4–1650 m, with a median of 529 m, but only 28 records carry an elevation.

IndiaNepalBangladeshSri LankaAndaman and Nicobar IslandsMyanmarThailandLaosCambodiaVietnamSouthern ChinaHainanPeninsular MalaysiaSumatraJavaSulawesi

🔒 Growing it like that

The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:

✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates

✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it

✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light

✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it

✓ Substrate and airflow

✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild

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