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Ficus insipida (Ficus insipida)

Ficus insipida is a large tree native to tropical Americas, known for its edible fruits and traditional medicinal uses.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil. Tolerates a range of soil types but prefers loamy or sandy loam.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Afternoon shade beneficial in very hot climates.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Reduce slightly in cooler months.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil. Tolerates a range of soil types but prefers loamy or sandy loam.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures.

Avoid frost.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed during the growing season.

Use balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Tree

Plant Category

Fruit, Medicinal

Plant Place Type

Ground

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

15-30 m

Spread

10-20 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

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Synonyms
Ficus glabrata Kunth
Ficus helminthagoga Dugand
Ficus longistipula Pittier
Ficus palmirana Dugand
Ficus werckleana Rossberg
Ficus whitei Rusby
Galoglychia martinicensis Gasp.
Pharmacosycea anthelmintica Miq.
Pharmacosycea brittonii Rusby
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderRosales
  • familyMoraceae
  • genusFicus
  • speciesFicus insipida
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

Yes

None

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