Ficus Audrey/Banyan Tree Care & Info (Ficus benghalensis)

[@weareorigin]

This ficus benghalensis is one of the best ficus. Mine didn't drop its leaves when moved continuously. Since the lighting was so crappy, my ficus went into hibernation for 7 months with no new growth. I put it outside with some shade, and it grew 2 feet within weeks.

[@southofthesticks]

This is the BEST Info I've found on this plant in about two weeks of looking. I was lucky enough to get three of them, at around two and a half feet, for $10 each. Reduced price because of sunburn. Thank goodness l found your channel tonight. Thank you SO MUCH !!

[@TheGreenAlchemist]

I'm glad you found it too! That sounds like an awesome score! A light sunburn is one problem with a plant that I would gladly take over infestations, etiolation and whatever else may be wrong that caused them to end up on the discount rack. So sad! Let me know if you have any other problems or questions! Plant prudently!

[@lorraineallen275]

Thanks for Ficus Audrey comments, I got one cause that is my daughters name & I love ficus trees! I have not had success with these trees & now having trouble with my Audrey! The leaves on the lower trunk are slowly turning a spotty yellowish color ..I may change the soil cause I transplanted it earlier this year.

[@Raniknitski]

In the summer, I move my two trees out into full, all day sun and they love it! I pull them inside during the Minnesota winter but keep them near the sunniest window I can.

[@ToadGrandpa]

I just got one from the Home Depot in Lexington KY and you gave me more info for it than anywhere else 👌🏻💕 THANK YOUUUU!!!! 😅

[@mjde2445]

Straightforward & informative. Thanks for sharing this info. I don't have an Audrey yet, & not sure I'll get one, but good info is always good to have, esp when much of it also applies to other ficus varieties.

[@Thuggizzle]

I just bought this Tree yeterday

[@hollytremblay6648]

Thank you for this great video! We just added Audrey to our house yesterday and looking forward to the journey with her :)

[@dickneywithplants7377]

Happy new year, glad to see you. Hope things are well, my friend!

[@redalchemy]

Another great video from a great guy :) keep up the great work! Happy new year!

[@TheRushMethod]

Thanks so much! Very informative.

[@claudiacheo4041]

I have had mine for about 3 years. During this time it grew a few inches and I repotted into a larger pot hoping it would grow more. This spring I moved it outdoors and was expecting that it would drop some leaves due to shock, but it actually loves being outside! I'm in Arizona, zone 9b and it's already in the 90's so I have it on my patio, and its growing fast. I'm about to repot once again, this time into a large pot. I did notice some of its leaves have developed holes in them. Not sure if I should clip hem of let them be.

[@sirsillybilly]

I believe they like acidic soil 5.5 aerated with some Peat Moss which is good as it is acidic and helps aeration. I have been researching in the last few days as I just bought one. I don’t have any Peat Moss but do have Clay Balls which I will add to the soil, placing a layer on the base to enable good drainage and aeration. With watering they don’t like cold water, being a tropical climate plant. Thanks for the extra info, very informative! Subbed 😊

[@LostInThisGardenofLife]

Thanks for highlighting ficus Audrey, I’ve been thinking about growing one for a while now. It’s a beautiful tree. 😍❤️

[@LostInThisGardenofLife]

Ps. HAPPY NEW YEAR, JUSTIN! 🎆

[@scradley]

Have you seen these guys ever done up as a bonsai? I think it’s my dream bonsai plant to own! Really good care info

[@TheGreenAlchemist]

Yes, I have! The trunks are what get me. They take some time but it looks so good! You should do it and let me know how it goes. I know I'll do it one day!

[@DavidMSturdivant]

Excellent!!! Thank you!!

[@charlesshamash1102]

Great video. Thanks

[@Blogfranciscarobertson6405]

all very beautiful

[@renealee]

:( I love the ficus Audrey but after killing 3, I have stopped trying to keep them in my house. They are beautiful and I love the feel of the leaves but I haven't been able to keep them alive in my house.

[@weareorigin]

Are you giving them enough light? 6+ hours of super bright lighting. Or too much water?

[@renealee]

@@weareorigin Just seeing this. I think I was doing both. Definitely not enough light and I watered weekly. I've learned more about plant care since then and I definitely didn't give enough light.

[@danielaredi-pessin8588]

Hi, I just bought a ficus carica that is small around 20" tall and would like to know what you recommend for fertilizer as numbers NPK this is quite confusing and want to make sure it gets the right number. Thank you.

[@NOVA10993]

2:58 banyan trees are only native to india not Pakistan.

[@tomjones2157]

I had one that grew so big it got 7 feet tall and I had to give it away when I moved. When I brought it was called "Baby Ben" and in a teeny tiny pot so I thought I was getting a mini bonsai!! I would like to get one again but don't have enough light. I heard you recommend an LED grow light. Can you recommend a specific one or tell me what to look for? I'm in a house where there are small high windows and I can't get my peace lily and African violets to bloom. In my old house my Saintpaula violets bloomed almost year round the the peace lily 6 months of the year so this is why I believe I need more light.

[@TheGreenAlchemist]

I sure can. You can check out the stuff in my description to see the exact same ones I use. If not get on Amazon and type in full-spectrum LED grow lights. For my smaller plants like baby bonsai, orchids, ferns, and African violates I use the gooseneck longer light tubes that glow purple, not just white. Now if you have about 10 or so light-loving plants as I do with my tropical bonsai trees I go with spider farmer grow lights. They are a little pricey but worth their weight in gold. Fortunately, we live in a great time to purchase grow lights, there have been some brilliant advancements with them and they are no longer expensive to purchase or run, they don't put off excessive heat and are way safer and effective!

[@milro5011]

Those started to grow in my backyard in South Florida without me seeding or buying they just started growing and I don't really want them overtaking my garden....I think maybe birds brought seeds in not sure however, there are three growing up. How do I get rid of them should I give them away

[@hitarthtripathi7945]

I have a Indian banyan tree in the pot and getting black and white fungus !! i bought Fungicide 3 and sprayed over the leaves after carefully wipe the fundus. as per instruction I applied twice so far weekly.. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

[@clurgee4923]

Hey, I’ve got a problem. I’ve had my Ficus Audrey since December which I bought at a Lowe’s. It was doing really well the first couple months, even growing some new baby leaves which I was excited about. I’d say it had like 20 leaves at one point. Now though it has only five leaves. It was originally in my dorm at school near the AC so I took it home now to keep it away from drafts, and it’s in my north-west-facing room. It was still dropping leaves when I first brought it back. Now that it’s gotten nicer out I figured I take it outside on my deck when I can. Is that ok? I want to get the guy to keep growing and be happy. Should I keep it still in my room? Get a grow light? Fertilize it? Water it less? Water it more? I water it pretty much when the soil is getting a bit too dry so like maybe once a week.

[@blueyedenigma5010]

Mine is a fast grower, but I am struggling with curled leaves. Can you help me with this issue?

[@californiabookservices4072]

When you spoke about replotting, when in the year is the right time to do this? Also, best video I've seen about this ficus!

[@clurgee4923]

I just repotted mine a couple weeks ago. I figure it’s best to do it around this time since it’s that time of the year where plants will be getting more sunlight and thus will probably want to grow more. I don’t know though.

[@marilin6105]

Hi there! My Audrey came home and had a couple of brown leaves from sun exposure. Lowe’s did a lovely job of leaving her root bound as well. She’s been losing leaves and today I repotted her and she is getting lots of indirect light. I watered her prior to the transfer, so I didn’t water today. Considering the falling leaves, or in general, any tips? Thank you!!!!!

[@marilin6105]

Ohh I used miracle grow potting soil mixed with orchid potting mix and she is in a ceramic pot. No signs of bugs thankfully. Sry for the rant.😂❤

[@marilin6105]

Ohh I used miracle grow potting soil mixed with orchid potting mix and she is in a ceramic pot. That’s all I had and figured better then just leaving her to die in misery. No signs of bugs thankfully. Sry for the rant.😂❤

[@Riverbrigham]

I have Banyan tree like that one in a pot. It’s now 7 feet tall and unfortunately some of the roots escaped into the ground. What do I need to do to repot it?

[@divyanshugupta6635]

Hows it doing now

[@dangerdaaku]

I am planning to grow this in Vermont. For a significant part of the year, it will be indoor. Any thoughts on artificial light this would need?

[@TheGreenAlchemist]

Yes, I find mine is right at home with the LEDs I have him under. Just get on Amazon and type in Full Spectrum LED grow lights. Consider your plant's size, and future size when choosing which LED light to use. With the size of mine, I have him sitting underneath my Spider Farmer LED grow light. This is one of the better more expensive grow lights out there. It cost me around 150 bucks I think. I can sit him and about 6 or 7 other plants smaller than my Audrey underneath and they are all doing just fine. If you have a smaller plant you can use the cheaper ones on there. Just make sure you ALWAYS read the specifications and the reviews before you commit! If you want to see the ones I use for smaller plants and orchids check out my description box. If you have more questions about the lights and the quality or anything of that nature let me know and I'll go into more detail about them! Just remember Audreys love bright, filtered light! Try not to skimp on the light and quality!

[@rajeevbhatnagar6495]

Ficus Bengalis is the Bamyan Tree. Ficus Religiosa is the Peepal. The two are different.

[@buttermilkbunny3732]

Hi. The ficus audrey that I bought has 3 trees in one pot. Do I have to separate the 3 of them? They're a medium to large size

[@breea2841]

I bought mine the same way!! I tried to separate them but they have so many thin roots I was afraid of killing it 😅 it weighs so much now I’m not sure what to do.

[@andioop9129]

Just got mine bout 4.5 ft for $40 🥰

[@dirtydanny8267]

Does this tree produce figs?

[@introtwerp]

In pakistan old partition area buildings that haven't been lived in for 50 years often have those ficus growing between the brick

[@TheGreenAlchemist]

That's pretty cool! I'd love to see that to see how it looks and how it works! So were they planted there that way on purpose? I'll have to go check that out one day! 🌲

[@introtwerp]

@@TheGreenAlchemist no they grow when birds eat the fruit and drop the seed

[@binbin9]

Buddha sat under Ficus religiosa

[@summers.6657]

He said proFffff-agate (Propagate) 🤣🤣

[@starrsteele1340]

Wrong spelling sponsered😢 correction pls: sponsored 😂

[@kinawild6211]

India isn't a state 😭

[@khomol]

It’s from Bengal/Bangladesh you silly boy. The clues in the name. lol. It’s also important in the Islamic religion the “lote” tree famous tree of heaven