Ficus Altissima 'Lofty Fig' Seeds
Grow your own 'Lofty Fig' with Ficus Altissima seeds! These seeds produce tall, sturdy trees with large, lush leaves, making them perfect for adding a touch of nature to any room. Easy to care for, these plants are a great low-maintenance alternative to the Fiddle Leaf Fig.
Instructions:
These seeds grow slowly, so we recommend using the following to sow the seeds:
Ficus Altissima is the less finicky cousin of the fiddle leaf fig. Fertilize every couple of weeks during the growing season.
(Find more info on germinating seeds by going to our seed guide)
These seeds are for the 2026 growing season.
About the seeds:
|
difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
|
germination time |
15-90 days |
|
depth |
1/4” - 1/8" |
|
spacing |
2-3 seeds per nursery pot |
|
recommended planter |
2“-4" nursery pot to start(no terra cotta for germination) |
|
time to maturity |
6 months - 1 year |
|
seed prep |
pre-soak | scarification | stratification | none |
|
method |
greenhouse | paper towel method |
|
temperature |
75F - 85F |
About the Plants:
|
description |
tall lush tree with glossy leaves |
|
difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
|
growth speed |
slow | medium | fast |
|
size of plant |
6'(indoors)-40ft(outdoors) |
|
light |
full sun | partial sun | shade | grow lights |
|
soil |
well-draining coconut coir/peat-based potting mix |
|
temperature |
warm | cool |
|
pet-friendly |
cats | dogs | no |
|
pests |
scale, mealy bugs, spider mites |
|
fertilization |
heavy | moderate | light |
Grow your own 'Lofty Fig' with Ficus Altissima seeds! These seeds produce tall, sturdy trees with large, lush leaves, making them perfect for adding a touch of nature to any room. Easy to care for, these plants are a great low-maintenance alternative to the Fiddle Leaf Fig.
Instructions:
These seeds grow slowly, so we recommend using the following to sow the seeds:
Ficus Altissima is the less finicky cousin of the fiddle leaf fig. Fertilize every couple of weeks during the growing season.
(Find more info on germinating seeds by going to our seed guide)
These seeds are for the 2026 growing season.
About the seeds:
|
difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
|
germination time |
15-90 days |
|
depth |
1/4” - 1/8" |
|
spacing |
2-3 seeds per nursery pot |
|
recommended planter |
2“-4" nursery pot to start(no terra cotta for germination) |
|
time to maturity |
6 months - 1 year |
|
seed prep |
pre-soak | scarification | stratification | none |
|
method |
greenhouse | paper towel method |
|
temperature |
75F - 85F |
About the Plants:
|
description |
tall lush tree with glossy leaves |
|
difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
|
growth speed |
slow | medium | fast |
|
size of plant |
6'(indoors)-40ft(outdoors) |
|
light |
full sun | partial sun | shade | grow lights |
|
soil |
well-draining coconut coir/peat-based potting mix |
|
temperature |
warm | cool |
|
pet-friendly |
cats | dogs | no |
|
pests |
scale, mealy bugs, spider mites |
|
fertilization |
heavy | moderate | light |
Description
Grow your own 'Lofty Fig' with Ficus Altissima seeds! These seeds produce tall, sturdy trees with large, lush leaves, making them perfect for adding a touch of nature to any room. Easy to care for, these plants are a great low-maintenance alternative to the Fiddle Leaf Fig.
Instructions:
These seeds grow slowly, so we recommend using the following to sow the seeds:
Ficus Altissima is the less finicky cousin of the fiddle leaf fig. Fertilize every couple of weeks during the growing season.
(Find more info on germinating seeds by going to our seed guide)
These seeds are for the 2026 growing season.
About the seeds:
|
difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
|
germination time |
15-90 days |
|
depth |
1/4” - 1/8" |
|
spacing |
2-3 seeds per nursery pot |
|
recommended planter |
2“-4" nursery pot to start(no terra cotta for germination) |
|
time to maturity |
6 months - 1 year |
|
seed prep |
pre-soak | scarification | stratification | none |
|
method |
greenhouse | paper towel method |
|
temperature |
75F - 85F |
About the Plants:
|
description |
tall lush tree with glossy leaves |
|
difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
|
growth speed |
slow | medium | fast |
|
size of plant |
6'(indoors)-40ft(outdoors) |
|
light |
full sun | partial sun | shade | grow lights |
|
soil |
well-draining coconut coir/peat-based potting mix |
|
temperature |
warm | cool |
|
pet-friendly |
cats | dogs | no |
|
pests |
scale, mealy bugs, spider mites |
|
fertilization |
heavy | moderate | light |
