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Port Jackson Fig (Ficus rubiginosa)

Ficus rubiginosa, the Port Jackson Fig, is an evergreen tree from eastern Australia, noted for its attractive foliage and distinctive bark.

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Sunlight

Bright, indirect light is ideal.

Watering

Water when the top inch of soil is dry.

Soil

Well-draining potting mix, such as a blend of peat, sand, and loam.

Temperature

Thrives in temperatures between 18-25°C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Bright, indirect light is ideal.

Can tolerate some direct sun.

Water

Water when the top inch of soil is dry.

Reduce in winter.

Soil

Well-draining potting mix, such as a blend of peat, sand, and loam.

Temperature

Thrives in temperatures between 18-25°C.

Avoid temperatures below 10°C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed during the growing season.

Use balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Tree

Plant Category

Foliage, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

10-20 m

Spread

5-10 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

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Synonyms
Ficus australis Willd.
Ficus baileyana Domin
Ficus ferruginea Desf.
Ficus leichhardtii (Miq.) Miq.
Ficus muelleri (Miq.) Miq.
Ficus novae-walliae Dum.Cours.
Ficus shirleyana Domin
Mastosuke rubiginosa (Desf. ex Vent.) Raf.
Perula rubiginosa Raf.
Urostigma ferrugineum Miq.
Urostigma leichhardtii Miq.
Urostigma muelleri Miq.
Urostigma rubiginosum (Desf. ex Vent.) Gasp.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderRosales
  • familyMoraceae
  • genusFicus
  • speciesFicus rubiginosa
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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