A very handsome foliage plant with small rounded glossy, leathery dark green leaves. Max Height 1.2m. Max Spread 75cm. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 55°F / 12°C.
Ficus buxifolia
A very handsome foliage plant with small rounded glossy, leathery dark green leaves
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Ficus |
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Species | buxifolia |
Varietry | |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 1.2m |
Family | Moraceae |
Spread | 75cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Bushy |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Min temp 55°F / 12°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 | Only prune if required to keep shape |
Pruning Time | Early spring |
Pests and diseases | Mealy bugs, Red spider mite, Scale |
Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
Propagation | Layering, Stem cuttings |
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