Plant Care Council Tree

Council Tree

4.8 out of 5 (16 experiences)

Council Tree has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves
Council Tree has a Survivor plant personality Survivor

About Council Tree

Did you know that all plants in the Ficus genus produce figs? In fact, the word Ficus quite literally means figs! Even cooler, all figs are pollinated by tiny wasps that use the fruits as a safe place to raise their young. šŸ Ficus plants also contain latex which emerges as a milky sap when twigs are broken. This latex makes them toxic, so be sure to keep a close eye out if you have children or pets!

Taxonomy

Ficus altissima
Ficus
Moraceae
Rosales

Also known as

Yellow Gem, Yellow gem rubber plant, Banyan Fig, lofty fig and Jumbo Ficus

How to care for Council Tree

šŸ’¦ Water

How often to water your Council Tree

Water needs for Council Tree
0.5 cups
every 9

Council Tree needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Council Tree

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
ā˜€ļø Light

Finding light for Council Tree in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Council Tree: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Council Tree love being close to bright, sunny windows šŸ˜Ž.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Council Tree does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Council Tree in your home šŸ”.

🪓 Nutrients

How to fertilize Council Tree

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Council Tree: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Council Tree after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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šŸ’” FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Council Tree is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Benefits of Growing Council Tree →

Common Council Tree Problems →


šŸ’¦ Water Needs

Council Tree prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Council Tree Water Frequency →

Council Tree Root Rot →


ā˜€ļø Sunlight Needs

Council Tree requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŸ’Ŗ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home šŸ”.

Council Tree Light Requirements →

Council Tree Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 šŸ‘¶ Toxicity

Council Tree is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.


šŸ’Ø Humidity

Council Tree prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

Council Tree Humidity Needs →


🪓 Soil

Council Tree does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Council Tree →

When and How to Successfully Repot Council Tree →

What Are Healthy Council Tree Roots →


šŸ’© Fertilizer

Council Tree should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Council Tree →


ā„ļø Dormancy

It’s common for Council Tree to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.


šŸŒŽ Native Region

Council Tree is native to worldwide Tropics.


ā¬†ļø ā¬‡ļø Growth Pattern

Council Tree grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Council Tree Lifecycle →

Council Tree Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Council Tree →


šŸŒ¦ļø Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Council Tree can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Council Tree Temperature Tolerance →

Council Tree Hardiness Zones →

Is Council Tree a Weed? →


🌱 Propagation

Council Tree can be propagated by the stem method. To propagate:

  • Make a cut just above the node. The node is the break in the stem where the leaf emerges.
  • To get the cutting to root, you can either:
    • Place the cutting in water until roots emerge and are ~2ā€ long and then transplant into well-draining soil, or
    • Place the cutting directly into well-draining soil and water when dry.

How to Propagate Council Tree →


šŸ‚ Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Council Tree, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Council Tree

Council Tree

Council Tree


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4ā€ pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Council Tree has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves 10
Council Tree has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 7
Council Tree has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 6
Council Tree has a Easy to propagate plant personality Easy to propagate 3
Council Tree has a Browns easily plant personality Browns easily 1
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leaf-1 16 Plants
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globe Manchester, NH
12/27/2021

Love ficus good for everyone

Large, lush leaves Large, lush leaves
Fast grower Fast grower
Easy to propagate Easy to propagate
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globe Round Hill, VA
12/12/2021

Love my ficus Altissima. We didn’t see growth for the first few weeks but since then it’s been steady growth of new leaves. Easy-ish to care for. It is prone to some of the ficus’ finicky way.

Large, lush leaves Large, lush leaves
Fast grower Fast grower
Survivor Survivor
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globe Austin, TX
10/22/2021

love the leaves in this tree!

Large, lush leaves Large, lush leaves
Easy to propagate Easy to propagate
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globe Hartland, MI
05/29/2021

once a simple mother’s day gift, turned into a beautiful plant. super easy to take care of and the slight variegated leaves are beautiful

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