Ficus rubiginosa

A very handsome foliage plant with glossy, leathery dark green leaves which are hairy and rusty when young

Generic	Ficus
Species	rubiginosa
Varietry
Common Name	Port Jackson Fig
Flower Colour
Soil
Aspect	Bright room away from direct sunlight
Foliage	Evergreen
Height	2m
Family	Moraceae
Spread	2m
Growth Speed
Growth Habit	Bushy, Spreading
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