A pretty foliage plant with leathery pointed leaves and a wavy edge. Max Height 30cm. Max Spread 1m. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 55°F / 12°C.
Ficus radicans
A pretty foliage plant with leathery pointed leaves and a wavy edge
Additional information
| Generic | Ficus |
|---|---|
| Species | radicans |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 30cm |
| Family | Moraceae |
| Spread | 1m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, Trailing |
| 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 | |
| Pruning Time | |
| 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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