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Cluster Fig (Ficus racemosa)

Ficus racemosa, the Cluster Fig, is a large, fast-growing tree native to Australia and Southeast Asia, known for its edible fruit.

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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.

Needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight for optimal fruiting.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Reduce watering 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.

Ideal range is 18-30 °C. Can tolerate brief cooler periods.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed during the growing season.

Use a balanced fertilizer every 2-4 weeks. Reduce in winter.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Tree

Plant Category

Fruit, Foliage

Plant Place Type

Ground

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

15-25 m

Spread

10-15 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Optimal Sunlight Lux

75000

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Synonyms
Covellia glomerata (Roxb.) Miq.
Covellia lanceolata (Buch.-Ham. ex Roxb.) Miq.
Covellia mollis Miq.
Ficus acidula King
Ficus chittagonga Miq.
Ficus glomerata Roxb.
Ficus goolereea Roxb.
Ficus henrici King
Ficus lanceolata Buch.-Ham. ex Roxb.
Ficus leucocarpa (Miq.) Miq.
Ficus lucescens Blume
Ficus semicostata F.M.Bailey
Ficus vesca F.Muell. ex Miq.
Urostigma leucocarpum Miq.
Urostigma lucescens (Blume) Miq.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderRosales
  • familyMoraceae
  • genusFicus
  • speciesFicus racemosa
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

Yes

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