Ficus lyrata Warb., commonly called fiddle-leaf fig or banjo fig, is native to Africa. It is a broadleaf evergreen tree that may grow to 30 tall in its native habitat. It is sometimes grown in the tropics as an ornamental shade tree. In colder climates, this is a popular houseplant that typically grows to 3m tall. It is noted for its large, lyre-shaped, dark green leaves) which resemble the shape of a violin (fiddle). In its native habitat, globular figs appear solitary or in pairs on mature trees. Fruit is rarely seen on plants outside of the native habitat. Stems have a milky sap.
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Genus name c. 1400, from Latin ficus "fig, fig tree" (see fig). With capital letter, as the name of a large genus of trees and shrubs, chosen by Linnaeus (1753).
Ficus lyrata
Ficus lyrata comes in following sizes:
M - is ca. 60 cm tall and comes in a ⌀ 17 cm pot.
L - is ca. 90 cm tall and comes in a ⌀ 21 cm pot.
XL - is ca. 135 cm tall and comes in a ⌀ 35 cm pot
XXL - is ca.140cm tall and comes in a ⌀ 27cm pot
