Ficus altissima 'Yellow Gem' - Variegated ficus with lime-green leaves

Ficus altissima 'Yellow Gem' is a spectacular variegated cultivar, prized for its large, glossy leaves with a strong contrast of deep green, lime yellow, and light green. The variegation appears irregularly, especially toward the edges of the leaves, so each leaf may have a different pattern.

It has an upright, elegant form and can quickly become a striking plant in living rooms, offices, reception areas, or other bright spaces. Under good growing conditions, it produces large, decorative new leaves, while good light helps maintain the intensity of the variegation.

🌿 Botanical characteristics

• Botanical name: Ficus altissima 'Yellow Gem'

• Family: Moraceae

• Plant type: tropical tree grown for its decorative foliage

• Form: upright, elegant, well-branched

• Leaves: large, oval, glossy, with well-defined veins

• Coloring: deep green, light green, and lime yellow

• Variegation: irregular, varying from one leaf to another

• Growth: moderate to fast under favorable conditions

• Uses: living rooms, offices, reception areas, restaurants, and commercial spaces

☀️ Growing conditions and care

• Light: prefers bright, indirect light; good light helps maintain the variegation

• Watering: moderate; allow the surface of the substrate to dry slightly between waterings

• Substrate: fertile, airy, and well-draining

• Humidity: appreciates moderate atmospheric humidity

• Temperature: prefers approximately 18-28°C

• Placement: protect from cold drafts, direct air conditioning, and sudden temperature changes

• Fertilization: moderate during the active growing period

• Cold tolerance: does not tolerate frost and must be kept at above-freezing temperatures

• Maintenance: the leaves can be wiped periodically to remove dust and maintain their glossy appearance

✨ What makes it special

• large, glossy, highly decorative leaves

• spectacular variegation in shades of green and lime yellow

• each leaf may have a different pattern

• upright, elegant form

• bright tropical appearance

• ideal for modern, well-lit spaces

• decorative all year round

• becomes more spectacular as it matures

📌 Note: The variegation is natural and may vary significantly from one leaf to another. Some leaves may have more lime yellow, while others may be predominantly green. The leaves may have spots, bends, scratches, dry edges, or other aesthetic imperfections resulting from growth, handling, or transport. These aspects do not normally affect the plant's viability.

Each specimen is unique and may have a different crown shape, a different degree of branching, its own leaf distribution, and a slightly different silhouette from the presentation photos. These differences are natural and depend on the individual growth pattern of each plant.

Height including pot: approx. 70 cm

The ceramic pot is not included in the price.