Up for sale Ficus maclellandii Alii, aka Banana-leaf Ficus, Fig 'Alii', rare rooted plant Plant you are buying is about 1 year old. Self-rooted. You will receive similar or bigger plant from the pictures. Plant will have at least 3-5 leaves. Some leaves might be cut or trimmed to conserve on water consumption during the hot shipping days. Sent in plastic container with soil, secured in the box. The Ficus Alii Tree, or Amstel King Tree as it is sometimes called, is a large houseplant that originally came from Asia, Malaysia, and India. The Ficus Alii tree was first grown commercially in Hawaii where it got the Hawaiian name Alii which means ?king.? Although a Ficus Alii Tree is closely related to the Ficus Benjamina Tree, the Alii variety is much more tolerant and forgiving. A Ficus Alii Tree rarely sheds leaves, tolerates lower light, and allows you to move it around without going into shock. A Ficus Alii Tree does grows about 25% slower than a Ficus Benjanina. The leaves of a Ficus Alii plant are quite different than those of the usual Ficus trees we are familiar with. Ficus Alii plant leaves are medium green, long (3?-10?), narrow, willow-like, and thick. The newer King Alii Ficus plants have wider leaves than the original Ficus Alii trees. New growth on a Ficus Alii Tree is a pretty reddish bronze color until the leaves mature to a natural green color. If you want a Ficus Tree in your home or office, a Ficus Alii is a great alternative to the finicky Ficus Benjamina Payment must be received within 3 days after the sale, then I ship the item. Feel free to ask me any questions about this item. I am always glad to help you.I prefer to ship Mondays or Tuesdays only. Shipping is First class mail with tracking number within USA. Beware of plant quarantine in your country. Seller will not be responsible for confiscated items on the border. Due to shipping and heat/cold concerns this sale is as is and non refundable/no returns. If you think you want heat pack 48hr with your plant , ask me to invoice you additional $3.00 right after sale. Happy buying and be sure to check out my other listings. Life is beautiful! enjoy it! ;-)