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Ficus sur (Ficus sur)

Ficus sur is a large, fast-growing evergreen tree native to tropical and southern Africa, often found in riverine areas and forest margins.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Water when the top inch of soil is dry. Avoid waterlogging.

Soil

Tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers well-drained, fertile loam. Can adapt to sandy or clay soils if amended for drainage.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures between 18-27°C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Protect young plants from intense sun.

Water

Water when the top inch of soil is dry. Avoid waterlogging.

Reduce in cooler months.

Soil

Tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers well-drained, fertile loam. Can adapt to sandy or clay soils if amended for drainage.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures between 18-27°C.

Protect from frost.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Do not fertilize in winter.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Tree

Plant Category

Fruit, Foliage

Plant Place Type

Ground

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

10-25 m

Spread

8-15 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Optimal Sunlight Lux

75000

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Synonyms
Ficus beniensis De Wild.
Ficus brassii R.Br. ex Sabine
Ficus capensis Thunb.
Ficus clethrophylla Hiern
Ficus erubescens Warb.
Ficus gongoensis De Wild.
Ficus guineensis (Miq.) Stapf
Ficus hermannii André
Ficus ituriensis De Wild.
Ficus kondeensis Warb.
Ficus lichtensteinii Link
Ficus mallotocarpa Warb.
Ficus munsae Warb.
Ficus ostiolata De Wild.
Ficus panifica Delile
Ficus plateiocarpa Warb.
Ficus riparia (Miq.) A.Rich.
Ficus thonningiana (Miq.) Miq.
Ficus villosipes Warb.
Sycomorus capensis (Thunb.) Miq.
Sycomorus guineensis Miq.
Sycomorus panifica (Delile) Miq.
Sycomorus riparia Miq.
Sycomorus thonningiana Miq.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderRosales
  • familyMoraceae
  • genusFicus
  • speciesFicus sur
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

Yes

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