Ficus pumila
Ficus pumila, commonly known as the creeping fig or climbing fig, is a species of flowering plant in the mulberry family, native to East Asia (China, Japan, Vietnam). It is a woody evergreen liana that can grow up to 9-12 meters tall if it isn’t regularly pruned. The juvenile foliage is much smaller and thinner than mature leaves produced as the plant ages. The leaves are oval, cordate, asymmetrical, with opposite veins. The plant can behave like a liana and also climb trees, rocks, etc. up to 4 meters in height or more. The aerial roots secrete a translucent latex that hardens on drying, allowing the sticks to adhere to their support.
- Soil: Use an organic peat-based soil mix that drains quickly.
- Sunlight: Place the plant in a location that receives bright, indirect sunlight.
- Watering: Water the plant when the top 2-4 inches of soil becomes dry.
- Temperature and Humidity: Ficus pumila thrives in warm, humid environments with temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).
- Fertilizer: Fertilize the plant once a month in spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer with an NPK of 5-5-5 or 10-10-10.
- Pruning: Prune the plant to keep it from becoming too leggy and to encourage bushier growth.
- Propagation: Ficus pumila can be propagated by stem cuttings or layering.
Here are some step-by-step instructions for caring for Ficus pumila:
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