Ficus Binnendijkii 'Alii' — H80 cm | Pot Ø21 cm
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Ficus Binnendijkii Alii lose its leaves in winter? It may lose some leaves in autumn-winter if the heating dries the air or if the light drops sharply — mist the foliage and reduce watering to support this resting period.
Can you put a Ficus Binnendijkii Alii outside in summer? Yes, in summer in a shaded, wind-free spot, but gradually bring it back indoors as soon as temperatures drop below 15 °C to avoid thermal shock.
SHIPPING & PACKAGING
Shipping within 24/48 hours via DPD
- Delivery in 2 to 5 business days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection to ensure the plant arrives in perfect condition
- Parcel tracking sent by email as soon as shipped
- Free delivery on orders over €50
48H QUALITY GUARANTEE
We guarantee that your plants will arrive in perfect condition. If your plant arrives damaged or in poor condition:
- Contact us within 48 hours at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
- Free replacement or full refund
- No return necessary – we trust you
The guarantee covers: damage related to transport, severely weakened plant upon arrival, preparation errors.
CARE TIPS UPON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack immediately and inspect your plant
- Let it acclimatize 24-48h in a bright spot without direct sunlight
- Check soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting
- Avoid heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe leaves to remove dust
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🌿 Fine, trailing leaves • ☀️ Bright indirect light • 💧 Moderate watering • 🏙️ Large architectural plant • 📏 H80 cm | Pot Ø21 cm
The Ficus Binnendijkii 'Alii' is an elegant and refined tropical plant known for its long, narrow, slightly trailing leaves in a deep, glossy green. Its graceful, airy foliage creates a sophisticated silhouette that contrasts with broad-leaved Ficus varieties - a reliable choice among Ficus Binnendijkii.
Native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia), this species naturally develops its characteristic fine foliage in humid, shaded areas. At 80 cm tall, it becomes the focal point of a living room, entrance, or spacious office - lighter and airier than Ficus Lyrata, more graceful than Ficus Benjamina, it has a distinctive place in the Ficus family.
Which Ficus Binnendijkii variety should you choose?
Ficus binnendijkii is available in two varieties in our catalogue - similar silhouettes with distinct characteristics:
- Ficus Binnendijkii 'Alii' (this plant) - narrow, long, slightly trailing leaves, glossy dark green (H80 cm | Pot Ø21 cm). The most elegant and airy version.
- Ficus Binnendijkii 'Amstel King' - broader, more rigid leaves and a more upright growth habit (H70 cm | Pot Ø17 cm). The more structured and graphic version.
Other indoor Ficus offer very different silhouettes - Ficus Lyrata with broad fiddle-shaped leaves, Ficus Benjamina Exotica with dense, trailing foliage, or Ficus Microcarpa Moclame with small, glossy leaves - among all Ficus varieties.
Light & placement
The Ficus Binnendijkii 'Alii' thrives in bright indirect light - more tolerant than Ficus Lyrata but more demanding than Ficus Benjamina. It appreciates consistent, stable light without sudden changes.
- Position: bright indirect light to partial shade - protected from direct sun in summer.
- Ideal for: spacious living room, bright entrance, office, or a corner near a window.
- Temperature: 18 to 25 °C, without sudden changes or drafts.
- Substrate: rich, light, and well-drained - indoor plant potting soil mixed with perlite.
Choose its permanent location as soon as you receive it - like all Ficus, Binnendijkii may lose its leaves if moved or exposed to a sudden change in light.
Watering & care
Ficus Binnendijkii is sensitive to both excess water and drought - the finger test before each watering is the most reliable way to avoid mistakes.
- Watering: moderate - allow the surface of the substrate to dry slightly between waterings.
- Drainage: essential to prevent root rot - use a pot with drainage holes.
- Humidity: appreciates a slightly humid atmosphere - mist the foliage occasionally.
- Fertilizer: every 3 weeks in spring and summer with diluted liquid fertilizer.
- Winter rest: reduce watering in autumn and winter.
Regularly clean the fine leaves with a damp cloth - dust quickly builds up on the narrow surfaces and dulls the foliage's deep, glossy green.
Decor ideas & plant combinations
With its fine foliage and airy silhouette, the Ficus Binnendijkii 'Alii' brings a lightness that broad-leaved Ficus varieties do not offer - it structures the space without weighing it down, making it ideal for XXL arrangements.
- Create a contrasting plant display by combining Ficus Binnendijkii with a Philodendron Pedatum with split leaves and an Areca Palm - three very different silhouettes (fine and trailing / split / palm-like) for a beautifully balanced tropical arrangement.
- Place it in a living room or office corner in the Elho Brussels Anthracite decorative pot Ø25 cm - the deep anthracite grey accentuates the elegance of the fine foliage's glossy dark green.
- Pair it with a Ficus Lyrata with large fiddle-shaped leaves for a duo of Ficus with contrasting silhouettes - one airy and fine, the other broad and structured - in the natural Selin basket Ø22 cm.
- For an elegant bright entrance, place it in the Elho Greenville White pot Ø25 cm - the clean white creates a crisp contrast with the dark green and adds lightness to the arrangement.
Verdeia tips
- Avoid moving it: Ficus Binnendijkii loses its leaves at the slightest change of location - choose its permanent spot as soon as you receive it and do not move it again, even for cleaning.
- Turn the pot a quarter turn every 15 days: for balanced growth toward the light - this is the only movement this Ficus tolerates without stress.
- Repot every 2 to 3 years in spring: in a slightly larger pot with fresh, well-draining substrate - when done correctly, repotting stimulates growth and maintains a dense, slender shape.
Technical details
- Botanical name: Ficus binnendijkii 'Alii'
- Common name: Ficus Alii
- Origin: tropical forests of Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia)
- Height on delivery: H80 cm
- Pot diameter: Ø21 cm
- Mature size: up to 150–200 cm indoors
- Light: bright indirect light to partial shade
- Watering: moderate - allow to dry slightly between waterings
- Substrate acidity: pH 6.0–7.0
- Care: moderate
- Toxicity: toxic to animals and children if ingested
- Decorative style: urban jungle / modern / elegant
Each plant is unique: the photos show a representative example. The density and shades of the foliage naturally change depending on light levels and the seasons.
Your plant, delivered with care
Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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FAQ – Everything to know before adopting your Verdeia plant
How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery within 2 to 5 business days. Delivery costs €5.60 — free for orders over €50. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the package is shipped.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.