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Moving a Large Ficus Lyrata to a Cool Office Lobby

Ficus lyrata tolerates temperatures down to 55°F, so a lobby kept at 60°F is fine. Avoid cold drafts from exterior doors. Expect some leaf drop as the tree acclimates to the new light and humidity.

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