Ficus Benghalensis Care Guide

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Hanging roots of the Banyan tree or in Latin name Ficus benjamina. Close up of banyan root

Hanging roots of the Banyan tree or in Latin name Ficus benjamina. Close up of banyan root

This is a banyan tree (Ficus benghalensis), a massive, iconic tropical fig tree native to Southeast Asia and very common in Bangkok’s urban landscapes. These trees are known for their distinctive aerial roots that descend from the branches like thick, twisting ropes, eventually reaching the ground to form additional trunks—creating a sprawling, almost otherworldly canopy that provides natural shade along streets and sidewalks.In Bangkok, banyan trees are everywhere, often planted for their shade