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Ficus variegata (Ficus variegata)

Ficus variegata is a fig tree native to Southeast Asia and Australia, known for its edible fruit and distinctive bark.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Water regularly, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Well-draining soil is essential. Prefers fertile loam but tolerates a range of soil types.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is 20-30°C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Needs at least 6 hours of sunlight daily.

Water

Water regularly, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Reduce watering in cooler months.

Soil

Well-draining soil is essential. Prefers fertile loam but tolerates a range of soil types.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is 20-30°C.

Can tolerate brief drops but avoid frost.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Every 4-6 weeks from spring to summer.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Tree

Plant Category

Fruit, Foliage, Ornamental

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 amboinensis Kostel.
Ficus cerifera Blume
Ficus cordifolia Blume
Ficus domestica Zipp. ex Miq.
Ficus ehretioides F.Muell. ex Benth.
Ficus garciae Elmer
Ficus glochidiifolia Hayata
Ficus integrifolia Elmer
Ficus konishii Hayata
Ficus latsonii Elmer
Ficus paucinervia Merr.
Ficus subopaca Miq.
Ficus subracemosa Blume
Ficus sum Gagnep.
Ficus sycomoroides Miq.
Ficus tenimbrensis S.Moore
Ficus viridicarpa Corner
Sycomorus gummiflua Miq.
Urostigma cordifolium (Blume) Gasp.
Urostigma javanicum Miq.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderRosales
  • familyMoraceae
  • genusFicus
  • speciesFicus variegata
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

Yes

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