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Ficus Altissima 'Lofty Fig' Seeds
Plant details
Ready to level up your indoor jungle? Say hello to Ficus altissima, aka the Lofty Fig (or Council Tree). This stunning houseplant is a total showstopper, rocking large, glossy leaves with vibrant, contrasting veins that brighten up any room. It starts as a charming little desktop sprout and rapidly transforms into a magnificent indoor tree if given plenty of light.
Instructions:
These seeds grow slowly, so we recommend using the following to sow the seeds:
To plant the seeds:
Select a light and well-draining potting medium(like coconut fiber), and water it until it is very wet. Add it to your planter of choice, sow the seeds on the surface of the soil, cover with a humidity dome and keep in a warm spot(a heat mat is ideal) and in bright, indirect light. Leave the dome on and let it do it's thing! Only open it about once a week to add water and make sure it stays consistently moist until the seeds germinate.
These Ficus varieties like bright, indirect light. For the adult plants, let the soil dry between waterings and fertilize every couple of weeks during the growing season.
(Find more info on germinating seeds by going to our seed guide)
These seeds are for the 2026 growing season.
About the seeds:
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difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
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germination time |
15-90 days |
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depth |
1/4” - 1/8" |
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spacing |
2-3 seeds per nursery pot |
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recommended planter |
2“-4" nursery pot to start(no terra cotta for germination) |
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time to maturity |
6 months - 1 year |
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seed prep |
pre-soak | scarification | stratification | none |
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method |
greenhouse | paper towel method |
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temperature |
75F - 85F |
About the Plants:
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description |
tall lush tree with glossy leaves |
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difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
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growth speed |
slow | medium | fast |
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size of plant |
6'(indoors)-40ft(outdoors) |
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light |
full sun | partial sun | shade | grow lights |
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soil |
well-draining coconut coir/peat-based potting mix |
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temperature |
warm | cool |
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pet-friendly |
cats | dogs | no |
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pests |
scale, mealy bugs, spider mites |
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fertilization |
heavy | moderate | light |
Plant care
Review the product description for variety-specific light, water, humidity, and care guidance.
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Returns
Eligible new and unused items may be returned according to the FloraVines return policy. Live-plant concerns should be reported promptly with photos.
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