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These starter plants are \u003cstrong\u003enot fully rooted throughout the 2-inch pots\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the \u003cstrong\u003enursery pots are not included\u003c\/strong\u003e with shipment. Plants are shipped with their \u003cstrong\u003esoil pods carefully wrapped for transit\u003c\/strong\u003e. Please avoid removing or disturbing the soil pod unnecessarily after arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFicus Sophia is commonly grown as an ornamental indoor foliage plant. It generally prefers bright, indirect light, a well-draining growing medium, and moderate watering. Allow some drying of the growing medium between waterings rather than keeping the root zone continuously saturated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The supplied information also describes the plants as “bare root.” Because it specifically states that a soil pod is retained and wrapped for shipping, this listing uses \u003cstrong\u003esoil pod without nursery pot\u003c\/strong\u003e as the shipping condition. Verify this detail before publishing if the plants are instead shipped with all growing medium removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a live starter plant (seedling\/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomer Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf there is an issue with your order, contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Photos of the shipping box\u003cbr\u003e• Photo of the shipping label\u003cbr\u003e• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003cbr\u003e• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without required photos may not be eligible for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted more than 48 hours after delivery will be considered accepted as received and may not be eligible for replacement or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 live Ficus Sophia starter plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation Pot Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grown in 2-inch nursery pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoot Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully established root systems; starter plants are not fully rooted throughout the 2-inch pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipped with protected soil pods; nursery pots are not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Broad, glossy green ornamental leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical ornamental foliage plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, indirect light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-draining growing medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; allow some drying between waterings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Suitable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActual plants naturally vary in foliage, shape, and overall appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive Ficus Sophia starter plants, established root systems, soil pods, growing medium, protective shipping materials\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ficus Sophia, Sophia Rubber Plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eFicus elastica\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Sophia’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Live tropical foliage starter plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 live starter plants\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation Pot Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-inch nursery pot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoot Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Established; not fully rooted throughout the 2-inch cultivation pot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soil pod carefully wrapped; nursery pot not included\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower\/Fruit Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primarily grown for ornamental foliage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy green\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, indirect light\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-draining growing medium\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; allow some drying between waterings\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Commonly grown as an indoor tropical plant; outdoor suitability depends on local climate\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TheGreenEscape","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52340958527776,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/9818\/8832\/files\/CREATIDECOR_7_c32395d6-a570-40e1-9e60-773b513d5a2d.png?v=1789148932","url":"https:\/\/jaymegarden.com\/products\/ficus-sophia-2-live-starter-plants-ficus-elastica-sophia","provider":"Jayme Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}