Houseplant identification

Albuquerque, NM

Someone in my office gave me this plant - it was dying, but now is doing much better. Since I don't know what it is, I don't know what care it would prefer - other than my current strategy of benign neglect. I'd appreciate anyone who could tell me what it is, from the photos it is difficult to tell, but it is tree-like with several stalks/trunks like a ficus, its about 3.5 feet tall, and has some new growth which has started at the bottom. The leaves are dark green, slightly leathery, and up to 11" long. Thanks!

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Albuquerque, NM

Here's one more photo, which shows the new growth at the bottom. I'm going to re-pot it soon, but wanted to know more about it before I do that task.

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(Zone 1)

Looks like it might be Ficus Ali: http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/62921/

http://www.gpplantscape.com/allplant/pages/Ficus%20Ali%20Ballhead_jpg.htm

I have one that I bought a couple of years ago and love it.

(Zone 7a)

I have one, as well. I agree with the ID.

Albuquerque, NM

Outstanding, thanks! Any care tips or warnings about repotting?

(Zone 7a)

Mine was in a big pot to start with. I have no idea how old it is but there are, and were, exposed roots. It does great in a south window. I water it when it gets very dry. I've even had it grow little seeds for me although I've never tried growing the seeds. I've only fertilized it twice since I got it 3 years ago.

I took this shot just now to show the kind of light it gets in winter.

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