Ficus Lyrata 170 cm 2 trunks

A Ficus Lyrata, the fiddle-leaf fig, at 170 cm on two trunks. The real plant has a reputation for dying dramatically the moment its light, water or position changes; this one simply stands where you put it.

The large violin-shaped leaves are the whole character of the species, so they are best seen against a plain wall or a pale curtain where the outline shows. Two trunks give the canopy a natural asymmetry. It is a common choice for showrooms, boutique hotels and living rooms where the plant is meant to be looked at rather than kept alive.