Ficus pumila (Creeping Fig)
Botanical Information
| Family | Moraceae |
| Genus | Ficus |
| Species | pumila |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Type | Vine |
| Origin | Eastern Asia. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 10a - 10b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H2 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | 1 - 5 |
| Temperature (°F) | 34 - 40 |
| Growth | Fast |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Can be used as a climber, pot plant, in a hanging basket, or a larger container. |
| Propagation | Propagated from seed or softwood cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Best planted in cool conditions in full sun to light shade. Will tolerate a variety of soils, as long as its well drained. |
| Notable Specimens | Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Stem is thin and wiry. |
| Leaf Description | Green, leathery leaves ranging from 2 to 5 cm long. |
Photographs
Ficus pumila, form. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
Ficus pumila, leaf. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
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