{"product_id":"ficus-lyrata-bambino","title":"Bambino Fiddle Leaf Fig - Ficus lyrata ‘Bambino’","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice includes everything:\u003c\/strong\u003e the plant, free delivery and professional installation by our planting team. One price, whole job done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBambino Fiddle Leaf Fig - Ficus lyrata ‘Bambino’\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Bambino’ is the dwarf, densely branched form of the fiddle leaf fig, with leaves noticeably smaller and more rounded than the species and a habit that bushes out from low down instead of running straight up on a single stem. That makes it far more practical in a container or a sheltered courtyard bed, where a full-sized \u003cem\u003eFicus lyrata\u003c\/em\u003e quickly becomes a leggy problem. It wants warmth, humidity and bright light without harsh direct sun, so in Australia it suits frost-free coastal and subtropical gardens and protected positions elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Bambino\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e: Branches low and stays bushy, avoiding the bare-stemmed look that afflicts standard fiddle leaf figs.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmaller Leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rounded, deeply veined leaves at a reduced scale suit smaller spaces while keeping the recognisable form.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf Texture\u003c\/strong\u003e: Thick, quilted, high-gloss foliage gives a bold sculptural surface that reads well in low light.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Suitability\u003c\/strong\u003e: Performs in a large pot for years, which suits balconies, atriums and rooftop planters.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear Round Presence\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fully evergreen with no seasonal drop, so the visual screen never thins.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCourtyard Container Feature\u003c\/strong\u003e: A single plant in a large pot as the focal point of a sheltered outdoor room.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarm Climate Garden Bed\u003c\/strong\u003e: Planted in frost-free subtropical gardens as a bold-leaved understorey shrub.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterior and Atrium Planting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Excellent in bright indoor positions and covered light wells.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow Screening in Shelter\u003c\/strong\u003e: Grouped along a protected wall for a dense green backdrop at eye level.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecimen \u0026amp; Installation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing (screening\/hedge):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 to 1.5m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing (feature\/avenue):\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 to 2.5m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Planting Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring and summer, when soil and air are warm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Drainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, free-draining, organic-heavy soil or a premium potting mix; roots must never sit in water\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablishment Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water thoroughly when the top few centimetres dry out rather than on a fixed schedule, since overwatering causes brown leaf edges and drop. Shelter from cold wind and frost entirely, feed monthly through the warm months, and wipe or hose the leaves occasionally so the glossy surface stays clean.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 to 3m in the ground in warm climates, 1.5 to 2m in a container\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 to 1.5m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to fast in warm humid conditions\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright filtered light or gentle morning sun; harsh afternoon sun scorches the leaves\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative to:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garden selection of a species native to lowland rainforest of western Africa\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Insignificant\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Direct","offers":[{"title":"400mm","offer_id":59795286622494,"sku":"ND-0766-400MM","price":800.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":59795286655262,"sku":"ND-0766-500MM","price":1227.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/2536\/8862\/files\/A1Cp8MB4jhRIql6kGTWkL_kU51OdY1.jpg?v=1787312740","url":"https:\/\/nurserydirect.com.au\/products\/ficus-lyrata-bambino","provider":"Nursery Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}