Simon

Narrow-leafed fig

Ficus binnendijkii ‘Amstel King’

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  Easy care
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  Bright light

• Simon likes...
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    Light watering

    Give Simon a drink when the top two inches of soil feel dry. If he’s dropping a lot of leaves, you might be overdoing it.

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    Medium light

    Simon will enjoy soaking up the early morning and late afternoon sun. Avoid a spot that gets harsh direct sunlight, as this can burn his leaves.

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    Feeding

    Give Simon a boost with a diluted dose of liquid fertiliser once a month in spring and summer.

• Quick facts

  Botanical name

  Ficus binnendijkii ‘Amstel King’

  Nickname

  Narrow-leafed fig

  Plant type

  Indoor evergreen

  Plant height (including pot)

  110-120cm

  Pet/baby safe

  Toxic if eaten, sap contains latex

  Nursery pot size

  30cm

• About Ficus ‘Amstel King’

  Originating from South-East Asia, this ficus tree can grow up to 30m tall in the wild. Don’t worry, this houseplant version is a lot more compact but will still turn a few heads with its impressive stature.

  ‘Amstel King’ is quite robust as far as ficuses go, but you might still spot it dropping a few leaves. If this becomes a regular occurrence, your ficus might need a bit more light or you might be overwatering it. Water your ficus when the top two inches of soil feel dry and pop it in a spot that gets plenty of indirect sunlight, like away from a window in a sunny room. Keep your ficus ‘Amstel King’ in shape by snipping off any long or unruly branches, it won’t find.

  With its slender leaves and structural trunk, if you’re after a show-stopping tree, look no further than a ficus ‘Amstel King’. While this ficus is a great addition to most homes, remember that its leaves contain latex, so be careful with pets, children and those with latex allergies.

  Did you know?

  If you’re lucky enough, your ‘Amstel King’ might produce flowers in spring. They’re small, green and shy, but if they’re pollinated they’ll turn into small red fruits in autumn. We wouldn’t recommend eating them though, they’re toxic...