Banana Leaf Fig
Ficus maclellandii
The home entry
Which plants make an entrance feel considered?
4 individually potted plants. Select any photograph to open that plant's existing guide.
Why this group works here.
Choose a lit inner part of the entrance, set back from cold drafts and the door's swing. Keep the floor clear for bags and shoes. A narrow canopy can work better than a broad palm where space is limited, but every specimen still needs room for its next leaves.
Meaning, with a little thought.
The arrangement can communicate a thoughtful welcome and a lasting personal message. The autograph tree is paired with a separate note rather than an invitation to damage its leaves.
- Banana Leaf Fig
- In this design: flexibility and balance.
- Long narrow leaves make a lighter canopy than the large leaved figs, while still needing a stable bright site.
- China Doll Tree
- In this design: thoughtful beginnings.
- Choose a manageable tree whose fine canopy is away from doors, heaters, and sudden changes in its watering pattern.
- Autograph Tree
- In this design: a lasting personal message.
- Thick leaves provide a firm visual rhythm; use a separate gift card rather than marking or damaging the foliage.
- False Aralia
- In this design: individuality.
- Narrow divided juvenile foliage makes an unusual accent in a sheltered position with even conditions.