Ficus maclellandii (Long-leaf fig)

Ficus maclellandii (Long-leaf fig) with green yellow and pink variegated leaves, close up.
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Ficus maclellandii (Long-leaf fig) with elongated foliage in shades of green, yellow, and soft pink.

Botanical names: Ficus maclellandii, Ficus binnendijkii

Common names: Long-leaf fig, Alii fig, Banana-leaf fig

Family: Moraceae

Origin: Philippines

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 10-11

Cold tolerance: 35°F

Small tree 10-20 ftPlant used for bonsaiPlant form: Small tree; suitable for bonsai
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Ornamental foliageFoliage color: Ornamental foliage

Ficus maclellandii (Alii Fig) is an evergreen tree from Southeast Asia that is widely cultivated as an ornamental foliage plant. It develops slender, elongated leaves that are glossy green and form a graceful, cascading canopy. In cultivation it is grown both as a small indoor tree and as a landscape specimen in warm climates, valued for its elegant habit and tolerance of pruning.

This species thrives in bright filtered light and well-drained soil, and it adapts well to container culture. Outdoors it can be grown in USDA Zones 10-11, where it remains evergreen year-round. The plant prefers consistent moisture but should not be waterlogged, and it should be protected from cold, as temperatures below about 35F may cause leaf drop and damage. Several variegated cultivars, including Amstel King and Amstel Gold , are especially popular for their ornamental foliage and are widely offered in trade. Makes a good container specimen or bonsai.

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Ficus maclellandii (Long-leaf fig) with long green leaves in a close up plant shot.
Ficus maclellandii (Long-leaf fig) foliage with narrow pointed green leaves reaching downward.
Ficus maclellandii (Long-leaf fig) green leaves growing on a slender woody branch tree
Ficus maclellandii (Long-leaf fig) long narrow green leaves growing from a slender woody branch
Ficus maclellandii (Long-leaf fig) yellow and green leaves close up plant
Ficus maclellandii (Long-leaf fig) with narrow yellow and green leaves hanging downward
Ficus maclellandii (Long-leaf fig) with narrow green leaves, large container tree, overhead lighting.
Ficus maclellandii (Long-leaf fig) tree with narrow green leaves standing in a large container.
Ficus maclellandii (Long-leaf fig) yellow and green leaves close up on branches
Ficus maclellandii (Long-leaf fig) with variegated yellow and green slender leaves in close up.
Ficus maclellandii (Long-leaf fig) yellow and green plant leaves in a black plastic pot
Ficus maclellandii (Long-leaf fig) with narrow leaves in variegated yellow and green colors in pot.
Ficus maclellandii (Long-leaf fig) with variegated green, yellow, and pink narrow leaves on plant.
Ficus maclellandii (Long-leaf fig) foliage with variegated green, yellow, and pink narrow pointed leaves.
Ficus maclellandii (Long-leaf fig) yellow green leaves on a close up of the plant
Ficus maclellandii (Long-leaf fig) with narrow yellow and green leaves arching from thin woody stems.
Ficus maclellandii (Long-leaf fig) green leaves branch close up, soft rounded edges of plant
Ficus maclellandii (Long-leaf fig) branch with slender dark green leaves and small round fruit


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