Ficus Benghalensis Care Guide

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

Look up at the magnificent canopy of the banyan tree, also known as Ficus benghalensis or strangler fig, in India. Its sprawling branches and lush foliage create a mesmerising sight against the sky.

Ficus benghalensis - Banyan Tree