Symbolism, colours and shapes There are no myths or exciting stories to tell about Ficus lyrata. But the plant owes its popular name to its large, wavy leaves, whose shape is reminiscent of a violin.

This plant adds the finishing touch to your home. So you can relax even better and enjoy life. Leaves up to 50 cm long are not unusual for this ficus. With their green, leathery, shiny surface and clear veins, they are really hard to miss. The veins are recessed into the leaf. In addition, fruit can grow on this magnificent plant. Unfortunately, conditions in living rooms are not suitable.

Origin Ficus lyrata originates from the African rainforest, from Liberia to Gabon. This is the only place where the wild form occurs, as this is the only place where the fig wasp lives, which is crucial for the plant’s reproduction. The ficus has a very unusual pollination mechanism. Each species of ficus has its own wasp, so to speak. The wasp lays eggs in the Ficus and the larvae develop there.