| Common Name | Sacred Fig |
| Family | Moraceae |
| Genus | Ficus |
| Species | Religiosa |
| Origin | India / Southeast Asia |
| Blooming | Rarely flowers indoors, produces small fig-like fruit in warm climates |
| Leaf Color | Bright green to emerald |
| Sunlight | Shade / Half-shade |
| Category | Indoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Well-draining loamy soil with peat moss and perlite, pH 6.0-7.5
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during growing season, reduce in winter, mist frequently for humidity
Prefers bright indirect light to full sun, protect from scorching afternoon heat indoors
Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every two weeks during spring and summer growth period
Prune to maintain shape and remove leggy growth, cut back after flowering if fruiting desired
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