Overview

Embrace history and spirituality with your very own Bodhi Tree live plant, also known as the Ficus Religiosa plant or sacred fig plant. This captivating specimen, standing approximately 1 foot tall and rooted in a 6-inch pot, brings both aesthetic beauty and profound cultural significance to your home or garden. Revered across Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism, the Bodhi Tree is famously associated with the enlightenment of Buddha (Sakyamuni). Its heart-shaped, deeply-veined leaves create a handsome display, making it an ideal choice for a unique potted plant. Whether you’re a seasoned plant enthusiast or a beginner seeking a plant with a story, this Pipal tree plant offers a meaningful and beautiful addition to your collection.

The Bodhi Tree is more than just a plant; it’s a living symbol of happiness, prosperity, longevity, and good luck. In India, it’s known as the Pipal tree, and devout individuals still meditate beneath its branches. Its massive trunk often becomes the site of spiritual shrines in Southeast Asia. This member of the ficus family is surprisingly adaptable, making it a rewarding choice for indoor cultivation in many climates, and a stunning outdoor feature in warmer regions. Our Bodhi Tree live plant is carefully cultivated to ensure a healthy start in its new home.

Key Benefits

Owning a Bodhi Tree live plant offers a multitude of benefits, from its striking appearance to its deep cultural roots. This plant is not only a decorative asset but also a conversation starter, carrying centuries of history and symbolism within its leaves.

• Spiritual Significance: Revered as a holy tree, the Ficus Religiosa plant is a powerful symbol of enlightenment, peace, and spiritual growth. It’s an excellent choice for those seeking to connect with ancient traditions.
• Unique Ornamental Beauty: With its distinctive heart-shaped, glossy, and deeply-veined leaves, the sacred fig plant adds an elegant and exotic touch to any indoor or outdoor setting. Its graceful form makes it a focal point.
• Air Purification: Like many Ficus varieties, the Bodhi Tree can contribute to improved indoor air quality by filtering out common airborne toxins, creating a healthier living environment.
• Longevity and Growth: Known for its potential to grow into a magnificent, long-lived tree, even as a potted plant, it offers a sense of enduring natural beauty and a connection to the cycles of life.
• Cultural Connection: Owning a Pipal tree plant provides a tangible link to rich cultural and religious traditions, making it a unique and meaningful gift or personal acquisition.
• Low Maintenance (for a Ficus): While it appreciates consistent care, the Bodhi plant care requirements are manageable for most plant enthusiasts, especially when grown in appropriate conditions.
• Versatile Display: Its manageable size when young, at 1 foot tall, makes it perfect for a desk, shelf, or as a floor plant, allowing you to enjoy its beauty in various spaces.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Proper Bodhi plant care is essential for your Bodhi Tree live plant to thrive and reach its full potential. This Ficus Religiosa enjoys bright, consistent conditions, mimicking its natural habitat. Provide ample sunlight, ideally 6-8 hours of bright, indirect light daily. If grown indoors, a south or east-facing window is often ideal. Avoid direct, harsh afternoon sun which can scorch the leaves, especially when young. Rotate the plant regularly to ensure even growth and prevent it from leaning towards the light source.

When it comes to watering, the Ficus Religiosa plant prefers consistently moist, but not waterlogged, soil. Allow the top inch or two of soil to dry out completely between waterings. Overwatering is a common issue for Ficus plants and can lead to root rot. Ensure your 6-inch pot has excellent drainage. A well-draining potting mix, ideally one formulated for Ficus or tropical plants, is crucial. During the growing season (spring and summer), fertilize every 2-4 weeks with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength. Reduce fertilization during fall and winter when growth slows.

The Bodhi Tree thrives in warm temperatures, ideally between 65-80°F (18-27°C), and appreciates high humidity. Consider misting the leaves regularly or placing the pot on a pebble tray with water to boost humidity, especially in dry indoor environments. Protect your sacred fig plant from cold drafts and sudden temperature fluctuations. While young, it can be pruned to maintain its shape and encourage bushier growth. Keep an eye out for common pests like spider mites or mealybugs; address any infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil. Understanding these Bodhi plant care tips will help your tree flourish.

Size & Details

Your Bodhi Tree live plant arrives as a healthy, vibrant specimen, approximately 1 foot tall from the base of the soil to the top of its foliage. It is carefully rooted and shipped in a sturdy 6-inch nursery pot, providing a solid foundation for its initial growth. The plant’s growth rate is moderate, and with proper care, it can grow several inches per year, eventually reaching impressive sizes if given ample space and favorable conditions. Though it starts compact, this Ficus Religiosa plant has the potential to become a significant presence in your home or garden.

The deeply-veined leaves are a prominent feature, showcasing the plant’s unique botanical structure. This plant is typically shipped in its nursery pot with soil to minimize transplant shock and ensure it arrives in the best possible condition. While it can be grown as an indoor houseplant, in USDA Zones 10-11, it can thrive outdoors as a larger landscape tree. Expect your sacred fig plant to continue developing its distinctive form and character as it matures, bringing a touch of ancient wisdom and natural elegance to your environment.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this plant get? A: This Bodhi Tree live plant is approximately 1 foot tall upon arrival. With proper care, it can grow several inches per year and can eventually reach significant sizes, especially if planted outdoors in suitable climates or repotted into larger containers indoors.
• Q: What size pot does it come in? A: Your Ficus Religiosa plant will be shipped in a 6-inch nursery pot, providing a good starting point for its root system. You can keep it in this pot for a while or repot it into a slightly larger one after it acclimates.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: The sacred fig plant can be grown indoors in most climates, enjoying bright, indirect light. In USDA Zones 10-11, it can also thrive outdoors year-round. In other zones, it can be moved outdoors during warm summer months and brought inside before cold weather.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: The Pipal tree plant prefers bright, indirect light for 6-8 hours daily. Avoid direct, intense afternoon sun, which can scorch its leaves. Indoors, an east or south-facing window is often ideal.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: With consistent watering and bright light, the Bodhi plant care is manageable for most plant enthusiasts. It’s considered moderately easy to care for, requiring attention to its light, water, and humidity needs.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: Your Bodhi Tree live plant will arrive carefully packaged in its 6-inch nursery pot with soil, ensuring it is well-protected and hydrated during transit. We strive for healthy plant delivery.
• Q: How long until it blooms? A: While the Bodhi Tree does produce figs, they are typically small and inconspicuous, and the tree is not primarily grown for its blooms. Flowering and fruiting usually occur on mature trees, often after many years, especially when grown indoors.
• Q: What’s the minimum temperature this plant can tolerate? A: The Ficus Religiosa plant is tropical and sensitive to cold. It prefers temperatures above 60°F (15°C) and should be protected from temperatures below 50°F (10°C) to prevent damage.