Strangler Fig (Ficus Watkinsiana) is a perennial tree in the Moraceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or filtered_light light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets. It can be grown indoors.
Ficus watkinsiana is a large hemiepiphytic strangler fig native to Australian rainforests, known for its epiphytic growth habit and large buttressed stems.

Strangler Fig
Ficus Watkinsiana
Ficus watkinsiana is a large hemiepiphytic strangler fig native to Australian rainforests, known for its epiphytic growth habit and large buttressed stems.
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Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.
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