Description
The Ficus Lyrata, also known as the Fiddle Leaf Fig or Tobacco Plant, is an impressive green houseplant. Its large, green leaves with striking yellow veins are often round or heart-shaped and resemble the shape of violins. This unique appearance makes the Fiddle Leaf Fig a real eye-catcher in any interior.
This houseplant originates from West Africa, where it can grow up to twenty meters tall in the wild. The leaves of the Ficus Lyrata can reach a diameter of half a meter. In its natural habitat, it grows high in the trees, with its aerial roots wrapping around the tree trunks.
The Latin name ‘Lyrata’ refers to the shape of the leaves, which resemble a lyre, a musical instrument. The nickname ‘Tobacco Plant’ comes from the use of its leaves for wrapping cigars in its region of origin.
The Sofia plant pot is made of seagrass. This natural material is dried and woven, resulting in a beautiful plant pot. The Sofia plant pot is made of seagrass that has been dried and woven. The pot has a plastic inlay, so no water can pass through. The beige color gives this pot an extra natural look, which is beautiful in combination with green houseplants.
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