Ficus lyrata (Fiddleleaf Fig, Banjo Fig)


Botanical Information

FamilyMoraceae
GenusFicus
Specieslyrata
CategoryTropicals
TypeTree (evergreen)
OriginWestern and central tropical Africa.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone12a - 12b
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH1b
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)10 - 15
Temperature (°F)50 - 60
Height30 m
Spread20 m
GrowthFast

Description and Growing Information

ShapeBushy and upright.
LandscapeUsed in interior plantscapes and as a large tree in tropical landscapes.
PropagationAir layering with IBA, rooting in 1-2 months.
PestsAphis, whitefly, scale, mealybugs and spider mites.
Bark/Stem DescriptionBrown in colour, broken branches, stems and leaves produce a white latex sap.
Leaf DescriptionLarge, deep-green, lighter green on the underside, fiddle-shaped leaves with yellow venation. Leaves are poisonous to both cats and dogs.
Flower DescriptionRarely flowers indoors.
Fruit DescriptionIn suitable conditions outside it may produce green, globular figs to 1 cm in diameter held singularly or in pairs.

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