{"product_id":"ficus-lyrata-170cm-34cm-pot-fily34tf18","title":"Ficus lyrata 170cm 34cm Pot","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFicus lyrata, commonly known as the Fiddle Leaf Fig, is a popular and visually striking indoor plant recognised for its large, violin-shaped leaves and upright growth habit. Typically supplied at a height of around 170cm in a 34cm pot, this variety presents a substantial visual impact while remaining manageable for retail and commercial environments. Its robust growth, combined with distinctive foliage, ensures it performs reliably within wholesale plant supply and trade houseplant ranges, meeting the expectations of retailers and end customers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Ficus lyrata features glossy, leathery leaves with prominent veins, which provide a textured and sculptural visual appeal that enhances interior spaces. It exhibits an upright, tree-like growth habit that can reach impressive heights, making it a strong architectural plant. This cultivar adapts well to moderate indoor light conditions, tolerating bright indirect light as well as some low light environments. The plant shows good resilience to varying watering regimes, which helps to ensure consistent quality during transportation and handling. Maintenance is straightforward, with minimal pruning required, making it suitable for retail staff and customers. Additionally, its potential to be displayed as a standalone specimen or grouped in a multi-plant presentation adds merchandising flexibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Trade Buyers Choose This Plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrade buyers favour the Ficus lyrata for its commercial reliability and consistent performance across different supply batches, reducing variability and customer complaints. Although some natural variation in leaf size and shape occurs, this is generally well-controlled to maintain a uniform product offering. Its versatility in fitting retail, interior decoration, and commercial market segments underpins ongoing demand. Its status as a core item within trade houseplants means it remains a relevant and dependable choice for both wholesale plant supply and downstream retail distribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTypical Retail Placement\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFicus lyrata is frequently placed in retail houseplant benches, office installations, and interior display areas where its sculptural foliage adds focal interest. It performs well in interior environments due to its adaptability to indirect light and its ability to maintain healthy foliage in variable temperature and humidity conditions. Its prominent structure enables it to be used as a statement piece within reception areas or as part of a layered plant collection in lifestyle retail environments. It is also a popular choice for gift-ready ranges during peak sales periods given its distinctive look.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWholesale \u0026amp; Retail Suitability\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis plant offers extended shelf life and durability under typical retail display conditions, supporting longer sales cycles and reducing wastage. It is well suited to volume and repeat wholesale plant supply, allowing retailers to maintain consistent stock levels. Handling and transport are relatively straightforward due to the robust nature of its leaves and stems, though protective packaging is recommended to prevent physical damage. Consistency in appearance at point of sale is generally high, facilitating efficient merchandising and customer confidence in product quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTrade Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Ficus lyrata requires moderate care, suitable for commercial environments with routine but flexible maintenance needs.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt tolerates a range of indoor light levels, from bright indirect light to lower light situations, expanding its placement potential.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatering tolerance is strong, allowing the plant to remain resilient under irregular watering schedules commonly found in retail settings.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts upright, tree-like growth habit supports efficient merchandising as a standalone specimen or as part of grouped displays.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommercially, it fits well within retail, interiors, and wholesale plant supply sectors due to its distinctive foliage and structural form.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandling and transport durability ensure the plant maintains presentation quality through the logistics chain to retail shelves.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural variation in leaf size and shape occurs but is controlled to maintain product consistency and meet trade buyer specifications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"HIP","offers":[{"title":"34cm Pot \/ 170cm","offer_id":57249200570694,"sku":"FiLy34Tf18-170cm-34cm-fl-27","price":122.58,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/8195\/2582\/files\/0D680714F7CCDFE1841BB9385761851DD25453673BEAAC4B282CC4E3D954A734_d4807133-ab9d-4d13-98e6-7fe9a9b74529.jpg?v=1788411718","url":"https:\/\/wholesaleplantshop.co.uk\/products\/ficus-lyrata-170cm-34cm-pot-fily34tf18","provider":"Wholesale Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}