African Fig

The Ficus Cyathistipula, more commonly known as the Fig Tree is a well-loved plant due to it’s fast-growing tendencies – it’s also incredibly easy to care for. If you like to feel rewarded by your hard work plant-parenting, then this is the perfect plant for you! As it’s name suggests, it originates in Africa, where it can be found amongst the dense forest regions.

African Fig Trees make the perfect gift for a new home or new job, as the tree is known to symbolise fulfilling aspirations and dreams.

Relatively low-maintenance, the plant will remain happy so long as it’s soil is moderately moist at all times. It thrives at slightly warmer conditions, making it an ideal indoor houseplant – but keep it away from direct sunlight which might burn it’s beautiful leaves.