Bodhi tree
- Product number: 335490
- Origin: India and Sri Lanka
- Latin: Ficus religiosa
The Bodhi tree is native to India and Sri Lanka and is the most important tree in Buddhism. It is considered a sacred tree because Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, attained bodhi (= enlightenment) under a Bodhi tree. Within Hinduism, many specimens of this Ficus are also recognised as sacred, but that is up to the local priest... The strikingly shaped leaves have a "drip tip", which is believed to ensure the rapid drainage of rainwater. The plant can be placed outdoors in summer and is otherwise a fascinating houseplant that you won't often find in the usual houseplant selection! For decorative purposes, the leaves are stripped of their chlorophyll and then dried, resulting in a beautiful skeleton! Of course, many medicinal properties are attributed to such a sacred tree; information about this can be found on the internet.
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Latin: Ficus religiosa
Dutch: Bodhiboom
Also known as: Banyan, Heilig Vijg or Peepal
English: Holy Fig
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- Flower colour: Inconspicuous, small, yellowish
- Origin: India and Sri Lanka
- Average growth height: More than 200 cm
- Annual or perennial: Perennial
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- Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
- Ease of cultivation: Advanced
- Latin: Ficus religiosa
- Dutch: Bodhi tree
- Also known as: Banyan, Sacred Fig, or Peepal
- English: Holy Fig
