Other common names
bo, Hindu bo tree, peepul, pipal, pipul, poplar-leaved fig tree, transparent leaves
Houseplants Trees
An evergreen tree to 30m in the tropics, maybe a tenth of this when grown in a container. It has papery, heart-shaped leaves with long, tapering tips; the new growth is flushed bronze. Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment whilst seated beneath a bodhi tree. It makes an interesting and unusual houseplant for a large conservatory or sun room
Position
Full sun
Soil Types
Loam
Max Height
2.5-4 metres
Max Spread
1.5-2.5 metres