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