Ficus sp. "Panama"

Meet the Ficus sp. "Panama" plant, a fig that likes to keep things polished. This collector's Ficus sp. 'Panama' has glossy, deep-green leaves on sturdy stems, so it brings a clean, tree-like shape to a room without needing much space.

Like its fig relatives, it grows steadily upward and gets fuller as new leaves unfurl from the tips [VERIFY: growth habit/leaf form against your specimen]. 'Panama' is a trade name rather than a formally described species, so its exact origin isn't well documented. What we can tell you is that it carries the easygoing fig temperament: give it a bright spot, keep it there, and it'll reward you with steady new growth.

Care snapshot

• Light: Bright, indirect light. Figs like routine, so pick a good spot and try not to move it around.
• Water: When the top inch or two of soil is dry. Use a well-draining tropical mix and never let it sit in water.
• Difficulty: Intermediate. It's easy once settled, but like most figs it may drop a few leaves after a move while it adjusts.
• Pet-safety: Toxic to cats and dogs. The milky sap can irritate the mouth, stomach and skin, so keep it out of reach.

What you'll receive

Plants are living things, so your Ficus Panama will have its own character and may look a little different from the photo. That's part of the charm.

Why you'll love it

It's glossy, structured, and a little bit rare: a fig for people who want something beyond the usual fiddle leaf. Find it a bright corner, and we'll be cheering on every new leaf with you.