Common names:
Chinese Banyan
Cuban Laurel
Indian Laurel Fig
Green Island Fig
Tiger Bark Ficus

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Fern
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Soil pH Preferences: Extremely acid (3.5 – 4.4)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 6b
Leaves: Fragrant
Fruit: Showy
Flowers: Malodorous
Flower Size: 4"-5"
Underground structures: Tuber
Suitable Locations: Beach Front
Topiary
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Resistances: Flood Resistant
Pollinators: Midges
Containers: Not suitable for containers
Conservation status: Endangered (EN)

Plants are very resilient.. can grow in a crevice both natural or

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