Ficus Audrey a.k.a Ficus Benghalensis.
Look at how gorgeous it is.
This humble little plant has a lot of meaning to the South Asian diaspora
Fun Fact: Ficus Audrey is the national tree of India.
Larger versions of this plant will grow very large leaves and so is a great provider of shade. Legend has it that the Buddha gained enlightenment while sitting underneath a banyan tree.
Ficus are sensitive to hot and cold air drafts.
Protect from very harsh sun which can scorch the foliage. In darker conditions growth will slow and leaves will be small.
It acclimates well to new spaces, is less finicky when it comes to water needs, and it doesn’t require quite as much light. Because it comes from a warm, humid climate, it's best to try and mimic that to make it feel at home.
The Ficus Audrey is an unassuming but very planty plant to me.
The large dark green leaves feature these light green veins that are evenly spaced.
Each leaf feels legible as its own beautiful object, so carefully arranged and angled almost as if the plant is saying