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Creeping Fig (Ficus pumila)

Creeping Fig (Ficus pumila) is a vigorous, self-clinging vine with small, heart-shaped leaves, ideal for covering walls, trellises, or as a groundcover.

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Sunlight

Moderate

Watering

Moderate

Soil

Well-drained

Temperature

Moderate

Habitat

Indoor

Fertilizer

Moderate

Care Requirements

Light

Moderate

Prefers bright, indirect light. Can tolerate some shade, but may become leggy.

Watering

Moderate

Keep soil consistently moist, allowing top inch to dry slightly. Reduce in winter.

Soil

Well-drained

Temperature

Moderate

Ideal range is 18-24°C. Protect from cold drafts and temperatures below 10°C.

Habitat

Indoor

Fertilizer

Moderate

Feed with balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength during the growing season.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Vine

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Indoor

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

0.1-0.3 m

Spread

3-6 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Optimal Sunlight Lux

1500

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Synonyms
Plagiostigma pumila (L.) Zucc.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderRosales
  • familyMoraceae
  • genusFicus
  • speciesFicus pumila
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

Additional Care Tips

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