Ficus lyrata "Bambino"

Common Name:
Bambino Fiddle Leaf Fig

Description:
Ficus lyrata 'Bambino' is a compact cultivar of the popular fiddle leaf fig, prized for its upright growth habit and dense canopy of glossy, violin-shaped leaves. Smaller and more manageable than its larger counterpart, 'Bambino' is ideal for indoor spaces in Melbourne, thriving in bright, indirect light. It prefers well-draining soil and requires watering when the top layer becomes dry. High humidity levels are beneficial, and regular misting can help maintain its lush appearance. This evergreen plant is primarily grown for its attractive foliage and rarely flowers indoors.

Form:

• Shrub – Medium

• Shrub – Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:

• Height: 60–100 cm

• Width: 30–60 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun

• Part Shade

• Indoors / Well lit

Flowering:

• Does not flower under Melbourne's weather conditions

Flower Colour:

• Does not flower

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Air Purifying

• Perennial

• Low Maintenance

• Fast Growing

• Not Frost Hardy

Toxicity:

• Toxic to humans and pets if ingested; contains sap that can cause irritation

Companion Plants:

• Monstera deliciosa

• Philodendron hederaceum

• Calathea spp.

• Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)

• Spathiphyllum spp. (Peace Lily)