Creeping fig Plant, Ficus pumila

Description

 

Common Name	Creeping fig, Climbing fig,
Maximum Reachable Height	up to 3.9 metres.
Bloom Time	Rarely bloom.
Difficulty Level	Easy to grow.

Planting And Care

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Keep the plant where it will receive Direct or indirect bright sunlight (Min. 5-6 hrs.) each day.

Soil:

Use nutrient-rich, well-drained, well-aerated, and porous potting mix.

 

Watering:

Water a plant when the topsoil in the pot (5 to 8 cm) feels dry to touch.

Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering for the winter & rainy season.

Try to water the plants in the morning around 8-10 am.

 

Application of Fertilizer:

Apply fertilizer to a plant mostly in the spring and early monsoon season.

Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots so the plant can easily uptake the nutrients and moisture.

 

Re-potting:

When a plant outgrows the current pot, re-pot with fresh potting soil and some fertilizer.

Do the repotting late evening and keep the plant in a shady area for 2 to 3 days then move the plant to its required light condition.

 

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Plant Protection:

Remove dead, infected, or damaged plant parts.

For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.

Creeping Fig Plant Care

Sunlight	Bright but indirect sunlight
Watering	keep the soil moist but not wet.
Soil	Well-drained soil.
Temperature	13-24 degrees C
Fertilizer	Apply any organic fertilizer.

Creeping Fig Plant Special Feature

It is a self-adhesive plant. Creeping fig requires no ties because it climbs by means of little sucker arms that hold on to wood, concrete, stone or metal without any additional help.

Creeping Fig Plant Uses

Ornamental Use: