Ficus pumila Ficpum Creeping Fig
Ficus pumila Ficpum Creeping Fig
Product Description
Botanical Name: Common Names:
Ficus pumila Creeping Fig,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Climbers Climbing / Twining
Description:
Ficus pumila, or Creeping Fig, is a fast-growing climber with small heart-shaped leaves. It attaches itself to surfaces with aerial roots, creating a beautiful trailing or climbing effect. This evergreen plant is versatile and can be used as a groundcover, hanging plant, or for vertical gardens. It thrives in partial shade to full sun and is relatively low-maintenance. Ficus pumila is commonly used to cover walls, fences, or other structures, adding lush greenery and texture to indoor and outdoor spaces. Check that it hasn't been declared an environmental weed in your area. Grows to approx. 1.5-3m spread.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Climber / Creeper, Formal Garden, Groundcover, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases:Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser
Family Name: Origin:
Moraceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: N/A
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: High
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: High
Wind: Medium / Moderate
Plant will be supplied in 14cm pot.