{"product_id":"6-pot-ficus-audrey","title":"6\" Pot Ficus Audrey","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe plant pictured is not necessarily the plant you will receive, but will be same size and shape. Plants are shipped in nursery pots and may vary slightly in pot size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ficus Audrey, Banyan Fig\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFicus benghalensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Audrey’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Care Recommendations By The Dude-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest for These Animals:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Small to medium-sized reptiles and amphibians from tropical, subtropical, and temperate climates. Especially good for tree frogs, emerald tree skinks, and other arboreal (tree-dwelling) species. As the plant matures and develops a stronger woody stem, it can also be utilized with some larger species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBio Dude Substrates:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e TerraFlora, TerraFauna, TerraFirma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil Depth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate to deep soil. Ensure adequate drainage to prevent the root system from remaining overly saturated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bright indirect light is preferred. Ficus Audrey can adapt to a variety of light levels when provided with appropriate full-spectrum terrarium lighting. Avoid placing directly beneath intense heat or basking lamps, as excessive heat can scorch the leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHumidity \u0026amp; Misting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 40%-100% humidity is suggested for optimal growth, but the plant can tolerate lower humidity under certain circumstances. Good air circulation is recommended, especially in higher-humidity environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature Plant Size \u0026amp; Root System:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ficus Audrey is a hardy tropical tree that can become very large if not regularly pruned to maintain the desired size and shape. When grown indoors or in an enclosure, pruning can help encourage branching and maintain a compact, tree-like appearance. It develops a wide, fibrous root system with thicker roots forming as the plant matures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature Tolerance \u0026amp; Placement in the Terrarium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ideal temperatures are approximately 60-80°F, with warmer temperatures tolerated when adequate humidity is maintained. Excessively high temperatures combined with low humidity may cause leaves to brown or drop. Best used as a back\/wall planting or corner placement where it has room to grow vertically.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdible \u0026amp; Side Effects if Ingested:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ficus are members of the Moraceae family and contain a milky sap. Contact with the sap may cause skin irritation, and ingestion is not recommended. Reptiles and amphibians do not typically consume the leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePot Size \u0026amp; Packaging:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A single 6\" potted Ficus Audrey plant is shipped in the pot, wrapped in paper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFicus Audrey is an attractive tropical tree featuring broad, velvety green leaves with prominent light-colored veins and a sturdy, upright growth habit. 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