THE PLANT SOCIETY Climbing Fig (Ficus Pumila)

Climbing Fig (Ficus pumila)

The creeping fig is an evergreen climbing species which you might have seen crawling up the walls around your neighbourhood. Indoors they’re best grown in a hanging basket, on shelves or grown on a trellis.

*Pot sold separately.

*As plants are natural products, form, pattern and colour will vary slightly.

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Pot size guide (mm)

This is a general guide of the size we offer:

Size 1   70mm – 100mm pot

Size 2  110mm-130mm pot

Size 3  140mm – 180mm pot

Size 4  200mm pot

Size 5  250mm pot

Size 6  300mm pot

Size 7  350mm pot

Size 8  400mm pot

Skill level

Easy

Alternative names

Creeping fig

Care

LIGHT
Prefers bright light but can adapt to shade or filtered light.

WATER
Keep moist over the warmer months but not drenched. Reduce watering in the cooler months and allow the plant to dry out longer between watering. Can adapt to dry conditions once established.

NUTRIENTS
Feed with slow-release fertiliser once every three months (refers to packaging for dosage). In the warmer months, feed every two months with a liquid fertiliser.

IDEAL TEMPERATURE
Cool to warm.