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Ficus krishnae
In Singapore: Krishna's Butter Cup, Krishna Fig, Makhan Katori, Krishna's Cup, Sacred Fig Tree (Grown in Singapore)
Krishna Fig is a large evergreen tree from India with cup-shaped leaves and aerial roots, grown mainly as a landscape or temple tree rather than a houseplant. It needs warm, humid conditions and ample space.
Ficus krishnae, commonly known as Krishna's buttercup or Krishna fig, is a species of fig tree belonging to the family Moraceae. It is closely related to Ficus benghalensis and is often considered a variety of it. This tree is known for its distinctive cup-shaped leaves, which, according to Hindu mythology, were used by Lord Krishna to store butter. It is native to India and has been introduced to Sri Lanka.
This species is native to the Indian subcontinent, particularly found in tropical and subtropical regions of India and Nepal. It thrives in warm, humid environments and is often cultivated near temples due to its religious significance.
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[Contains information from Leaf Area Index (LAI) and Heritage Trees from data.gov.sg (National Parks Board), made available under the terms of the Singapore Open Data Licence version 1.0]
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The care summary was written by AI (Claude, Anthropic) from the sources on this page, with general growing knowledge where they are silent. Check before relying on it.
Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.
Pet safety from the ASPCA toxic and non-toxic plant lists.
