Creeping fig

p.l.27 Product Details

• Botanical Name: Ficus pumila
• Common Name: Creeping Fig, Climbing Fig
• Plant Type: Evergreen perennial vine
• Growth Habit:
  • Rapid climber with trailing or spreading growth.
  • Perfect for vertical gardens, ground cover, or cascading pots.
• Leaf Features:
  • Shape: Small, rounded to heart-shaped leaves.
  • Color: Fresh green foliage that thickens as it matures.
• Pot Size: Supplied in a high-quality nursery pot with a well-draining soil mix.

Key Features

1. Climbing & Trailing Plant:
   Ideal for creating green walls, climbing trellises, or trailing from hanging pots.
2. Low Maintenance:
   Requires minimal care, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced gardeners.
3. Air Purification:
   Acts as a natural air filter, improving indoor air quality.
4. Versatile:
   Grows well indoors and outdoors, adapting to a variety of settings.

Care Instructions

• Light:
  • Thrives in bright, indirect light.
  • Can tolerate low light indoors but grows best with ample sunlight outdoors.
• Watering:
  • Keep soil slightly moist. Water when the topsoil feels dry to the touch. Avoid waterlogging.
• Temperature:
  • Prefers warm conditions between 15°C to 30°C. Protect from frost.
• Humidity:
  • Loves high humidity. Use a humidifier or mist the leaves regularly if kept indoors.
• Soil:
  • Prefers well-draining soil with good organic content.
• Pruning:
  • Regular pruning helps control its vigorous growth and encourages denser foliage.
• Fertilizer:
  • Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.

Uses and Placement

• Wall Climbing:
  • Perfect for creating living walls or covering fences and unsightly walls outdoors.
• Ground Cover:
  • Excellent for quickly spreading over garden beds or bare soil.
• Indoor Décor:
  • Use in hanging baskets, trailing from shelves, or climbing small trellises indoors.

Growth Note

• The Creeping Fig adheres to surfaces using small aerial roots. Ensure walls or surfaces are suitable for this type of attachment to avoid damage.