Creeping Fig. A pretty foliage plant with heart shaped green leaves spotted white that will either trail or given support climb. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 1m. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Ficus pumila ‘Variegata’
A pretty foliage plant with heart shaped green leaves spotted white that will either trail or given support climb
Additional information
| Generic | Ficus |
|---|---|
| Species | pumila |
| Varietry | 'Variegata' |
| Common Name | Creeping Fig |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1m |
| Family | Moraceae |
| Spread | 1m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, Trailing/climbing |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, white |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Allow compost to dry out between waterings, Water sparingly in winter, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Mist regularly |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Mealy bugs, Red spider mite, Scale |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost, Requires support |
| Propagation | Layering, Stem cuttings |
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