{"product_id":"ficus-audrey-ficus-benghalensis","title":"Ficus Audrey (Ficus benghalensis)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFicus Audrey,\u003c\/strong\u003e scientifically known as Ficus benghalensis, is a spectacular indoor plant that has quickly become one of the most appreciated alternatives to Ficus lyrata. It stands out with its oval, velvety, dark green leaves with light veins and a light-colored stem, creating a modern, bright, and very decorative appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is considered the \"national plant of India,\" symbolizing longevity and vitality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌿 Botanical Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Family: Moraceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Type: ornamental indoor tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Leaves: oval, velvety, with a silky texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Habit: vertical, elegant, with a tendency to branch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Growth: moderate, uniform\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e☀️ Growing Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Light: strong indirect light; avoid strong direct sunlight\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Watering: moderate; allow the soil surface to dry between waterings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Humidity: medium–high; light misting is appreciated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Soil: loose, well-drained, rich in organic matter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Temperature: ideal 18–28°C, without sudden changes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 Secret Garden Recommendation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e👉 For strong roots and stable growth, use Secret Garden’s professional substrate for Monstera \u0026 tropical plants, a balanced mix of peat, pine bark, perlite, and coconut fiber, perfect for ficus and green plants:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💚 Advantages and Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Dense foliage, decorative all year round\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Modern look, suitable for living rooms, offices, and bright spaces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Easier to care for than Ficus lyrata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Robust plant, resistant to moderate environmental variations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔔 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Leaves may sometimes show spots or defects caused by transport or temperature fluctuations. Also, stock specimens may have \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003emissing leaves at the base\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eminor defects\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which are normal for this species and do not affect the plant’s health.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight with pot included approx. 25-30 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","offers":[{"title":"12 cm pot","offer_id":42043773288646,"sku":null,"price":7.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/IMG-2338.png?v=1789149594","url":"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/en-lv\/products\/ficus-audrey-ficus-benghalensis","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}