{"product_id":"ficus-binnendijkii-alii-21cm-80cm","title":"Ficus Binnendijkii 'Alii' — H80 cm | Pot Ø21 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"ficus-binnendijkii-alii-21x80\"\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌿 Fine, drooping leaves • ☀️ Bright indirect light • 💧 Moderate watering • 🏙️ Large structural plant • 📏 H80 cm | Pot Ø21 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFicus Binnendijkii 'Alii'\u003c\/strong\u003e is an elegant and refined tropical plant known for its long, narrow, slightly drooping deep glossy green leaves. Its graceful and airy foliage creates a sophisticated silhouette that contrasts with broad-leafed Ficus — a reliable choice in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/ficus-binnendijkii\"\u003eFicus Binnendijkii collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eNative to the \u003cstrong\u003etropical forests of Southeast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e (Indonesia, Malaysia), this species naturally develops its characteristic fine foliage in humid, shaded areas. At 80 cm tall, it becomes the centerpiece of a living room, entrance, or spacious office — lighter and airier than the Ficus Lyrata, more graceful than the Ficus Benjamina, it holds a unique place in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/ficus\"\u003eFicus family\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- WHICH VARIETY OF FICUS BINNENDIJKII TO CHOOSE? --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-ficus-binnendijkii\" aria-labelledby=\"varietes-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"varietes-title\"\u003eWhich variety of Ficus Binnendijkii to choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eFicus binnendijkii\u003c\/em\u003e is available in two varieties in our catalog — similar silhouettes but distinct characters:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFicus Binnendijkii 'Alii'\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — narrow, long, slightly drooping leaves, glossy dark green (H80 cm | Pot Ø21 cm). The most elegant and airy version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ficus-binnendijkii-amstel-king-17cm-70cm\"\u003eFicus Binnendijkii 'Amstel King'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — wider, stiffer leaves, more upright habit (H70 cm | Pot Ø17 cm). The more structured and graphic version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eTo explore other indoor Ficus with very different silhouettes — \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ficus-lyrata-ramificado-higuera-lira-de-interior\"\u003eFicus Lyrata\u003c\/a\u003e with large lyre-shaped leaves, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ficus-benjamina-exotica-27cm-120cm\"\u003eFicus Benjamina Exotica\u003c\/a\u003e with dense drooping foliage, or \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ficus-microcarpa-moclame-higuera-de-interior-elegante\"\u003eFicus Microcarpa Moclame\u003c\/a\u003e with small shiny leaves — our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/ficus\"\u003ecomplete Ficus collection\u003c\/a\u003e has all the keys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- LIGHT \u0026 LOCATION --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\" aria-labelledby=\"exposition-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"exposition-title\"\u003eLight \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFicus Binnendijkii 'Alii'\u003c\/strong\u003e thrives in bright indirect light — more tolerant than the Ficus Lyrata but more demanding than the Ficus Benjamina. It prefers \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/luz-humedad-plantas-interior-equilibrio\"\u003econsistent and stable light\u003c\/a\u003e without sudden changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright indirect light to partial shade — protected from direct sun in summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e spacious living room, bright entrance, office, or room corner near a window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 25 °C, without sudden changes or drafts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich, light, and well-drained — potting soil for green plants mixed with perlite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eChoose its permanent location upon arrival — like all Ficus, the Binnendijkii loses leaves if moved or exposed to sudden light changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- WATERING \u0026 CARE --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\" aria-labelledby=\"arrosage-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"arrosage-title\"\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Ficus Binnendijkii is sensitive to both overwatering and drought — \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/prueba-del-dedo-el-metodo-infalible-para-saber-cuando-regar-tus-plantas\"\u003ethe finger test\u003c\/a\u003e before each watering is the most reliable method to avoid mistakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate — allow the substrate surface to dry slightly between waterings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential to prevent root rot — use a pot with drainage holes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e prefers a slightly humid atmosphere — occasionally mist the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e every 3 weeks in spring and summer with diluted liquid fertilizer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter rest:\u003c\/strong\u003e reduce watering in autumn and winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eRegularly clean the fine leaves with a damp cloth — dust quickly accumulates on narrow surfaces and dulls the deep glossy green foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- DECOR IDEAS \u0026 PLANT COMBINATIONS --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\" aria-labelledby=\"deco-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"deco-title\"\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant combinations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eWith its fine foliage and airy silhouette, the \u003cstrong\u003eFicus Binnendijkii 'Alii'\u003c\/strong\u003e brings a vegetal lightness that broad-leafed Ficus do not — it structures space without weighing it down, ideal in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/plantas-xxl-cuales-elegir-y-como-integrarlas\"\u003eXXL compositions\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCreate a \u003cstrong\u003econtrasting plant scene\u003c\/strong\u003e by pairing the Ficus Binnendijkii with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/filodendro-pedatum-27cm-130cm\"\u003ePhilodendron Pedatum\u003c\/a\u003e with cut leaves and a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/dypsis-lutescens-palmera-areca\"\u003eAreca Palm\u003c\/a\u003e — three very different silhouettes (fine and drooping \/ cut \/ palm) for a well-balanced tropical composition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePlace it in a \u003cstrong\u003eliving room or office corner\u003c\/strong\u003e in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/maceta-elho-brussels-redonda-antracita\"\u003eElho Brussels Anthracite decorative pot Ø25 cm\u003c\/a\u003e — the deep anthracite gray enhances the elegance of the fine glossy dark green foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ficus-lyrata-ramificado-higuera-lira-de-interior\"\u003eFicus Lyrata\u003c\/a\u003e with large lyre-shaped leaves for a Ficus duo with opposite silhouettes — one airy and fine, the other broad and structured — in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/cesta-selin-natural\"\u003enatural Selin basket Ø22 cm\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFor an \u003cstrong\u003eelegant bright entrance\u003c\/strong\u003e, place it in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/maceta-elho-greenville-redonda-blanca\"\u003eElho Greenville White pot Ø25 cm\u003c\/a\u003e — the clean white creates a sharp contrast with the dark green and adds lightness to the arrangement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- VERDEIA TIPS --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\" aria-labelledby=\"tips-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"tips-title\"\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid moving it:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Ficus Binnendijkii loses leaves at the slightest change of location — choose its permanent spot upon arrival and do not move it again, even for cleaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRotate the pot a quarter turn every 15 days:\u003c\/strong\u003e for balanced growth towards the light — this is the only movement this Ficus tolerates without stress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepot every 2 to 3 years in spring:\u003c\/strong\u003e into a slightly larger pot with fresh, well-draining substrate — \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/trasplante-de-plantas-de-interior-cuando-como-y-en-que-trasplantar-guia-completa\"\u003eproperly done\u003c\/a\u003e, repotting restarts growth and maintains a dense, slender habit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\" aria-labelledby=\"caract-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"caract-title\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eFicus binnendijkii\u003c\/em\u003e 'Alii'\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ficus Alii\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e tropical forests of Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight at delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H80 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ø21 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 150–200 cm indoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright indirect light to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate — allow slight drying between waterings\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate acidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e pH 6.0–7.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare level:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic to pets and children if ingested\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecor style:\u003c\/strong\u003e urban jungle \/ modern \/ elegant\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach plant is unique: photos show a representative example. The density and shades of the foliage naturally vary with light and seasons.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56333249052937,"sku":"10294","price":42.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/ficus-binnendijkii-alii-o21-cm-h80-cm-verdeia-2963501.jpg?v=1774878967","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/ficus-binnendijkii-alii-21cm-80cm","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}