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Family: Moraceae · Pot diameter: 14 cm · Height: approx. 35 cm
Ficus benghalensis ‘Audrey’ softens the strict line of an indoor tree with matte, lightly velvety leaves and clear pale veins across calm green.
Upright growth and subdued surface gloss work beautifully in minimal or natural spaces, provided resilience is not mistaken for tolerance of permanently wet roots.
Matte touch, pale venation and a clean tree-like silhouette give ‘Audrey’ a calm architectural presence.
Fine texture diffuses reflection and creates a softer look than glossy Ficus elastica.
A pale midrib and secondary veins visually organise the broad green blade.
The pot presents the juvenile indoor form of a species that becomes an enormous tree in nature.
Why you will love it: it offers mature tree-like aesthetics in gentle tones, with foliage that looks rich without high gloss.
Give it a slim hoop or discreet trellis near a bright window and guide new stems loosely without tight ties. Natural wood, terracotta and dark ceramic emphasise its epiphytic character.
Pair it with clean vertical lines and lower foliage so the crown keeps the main architectural role.
Abundant bright indirect light. Gentle morning sun only after gradual acclimation.
Water when the top 3–5 cm dries, avoiding both permanent saturation and prolonged complete dryness.
Keep at 18–27°C in a stable position with moderate humidity, away from cold draughts and radiators.
Not pet-safe. Ficus latex can irritate skin and mouth, while ingestion may cause gastrointestinal upset.
Provide abundant indirect light and turn the pot slightly each week. Abrupt moves from shade into strong sun cause stress and possible leaf drop.
Water once the top 3–5 cm dries, continuing until excess escapes through the holes. Empty the outer pot and wait for the upper layer to dry again.
Stable moderate humidity is enough. Wipe broad leaves with a soft damp cloth so they photosynthesise efficiently and pests are noticed early.
Keep at 18–27°C away from cold draughts. Ficus responds to abrupt changes in position, light or watering, so alter only one factor at a time.
Use a structurally stable, airy mix in a pot with drainage. Prune during active growth with a clean tool and gloves because the white latex is irritating.
During active growth, use Nutri One, a complete liquid NPK feed with trace elements, only as directed and never on bone-dry mix. After repotting into a fresh enriched substrate, wait before feeding so nutrition is not needlessly doubled.
Ficus benghalensis is an accepted species in the Moraceae. ‘Audrey’ is a cultivated selection of the species, not a separate wild taxon; the ® symbol in the trade title does not alter the botanical name.
Ficus benghalensis is native to the Indian Subcontinent, growing as a large Banyan in seasonally dry tropical environments and capable of forming supporting aerial roots.
The trade name ‘Audrey’ distinguishes this indoor line, but a reliable published pedigree or formal breeder description does not widely accompany it. Its identity remains F. benghalensis ‘Audrey’.
A network of specialised secretory cells carries latex through the tissues. This defence is also why pruning calls for gloves.
A syconium is a hollow structure bearing many tiny flowers on its inner surface, not a simple fruit in the usual sense.
A protective stipule surrounds the tender new leaf and leaves a characteristic scar around the stem when it falls.
In nature, roots descend from branches, reach the ground and thicken into supporting trunks. That giant architecture does not develop in an indoor pot, but it explains the Banyan name.
Practical answers about behaviour, common signs and correct care for this plant.
It is adaptable with stable light and correct drying, but not invulnerable. Abrupt moves, cold and permanent saturation can still cause leaf drop.
Check the top 3–5 cm and the pot's weight. Water when the upper layer is dry but the root ball is not bone dry, then drain fully.
Small root initials may appear under high humidity, but the giant columns of an outdoor Banyan require climate, space and time that an indoor pot does not provide.
A change in light, temperature or airflow can trigger temporary leaf drop. Stabilise the new position, avoid further changes and check the mix before watering.
Yes, during active growth to control height and encourage branching. Use a clean tool, wear gloves and wipe the milky sap carefully.
Not for chewing or ingestion. The white latex can irritate skin, eyes and mouth, while swallowed material may cause drooling or gastrointestinal signs. Keep it out of reach and wear gloves when pruning.
