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Ficus benghalensis (Banyan, Bengal fig, East Indian fig, Indian banyan)
As a less formal and more exotic alternative to the rubber plant, Ficus elastica. A good container plant that tolerates relatively low light.
Ficus elastica (Ficus robusta, India rubber plant, Rubber plant)
Ficus elastica has large, glossy, leathery leaves and a dark brown woody stem. The young leaves are enclosed in a rosy red sheath.
Ficus microcarpa (Chinese banyan, Ficus benjamina, Ficus nitida, Ficus retusa, Indian laurel, Malay banyan)
Resembling Ficus benjamina, but without the weeping habit or pointed leaf tips, F. microcarpa has a more stately appearance and a...
Hedera helix (Common ivy, English ivy, Ivy)
Trailing plant for hanging baskets, troughs and balconies. It also provides ground-cover for landscaped beds.