Ficus heterophylla
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Ficus heterophylla

Creeping Fig

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: partial_sun
Temperature
20–37 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 10–12
Click count
108
Observations
364

Description

Source: wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

Ficus heterophylla is a fig plant species, in the family Moraceae, which can be found in India, southern China, Indo-China and western Malesia. In Vietnam it may be called vú bò.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Partial sun

The Elm-leaved fig naturally thrives in habitats like forest understories or rocky terrains, which offer it inherent shade. While it favors partial sunlight, it has the flexibility to adjust to conditions of full sunlight or complete shade, proving its adaptable and robust character.

Ideal: Partial sun
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C

The Elm-leaved fig is native to the tropics, characterized by their consistently warm and moist climate. Thus, it has evolved to thrive in conditions with high humidity and elevated temperatures. Sudden shifts in temperature are not favorable to this plant, and it prefers a steady climate. Cold temperatures are typically not well-received by the plant and they may inhibit its growth. In extreme cases, if the temperature falls too low, the plant could halt its growth or even perish.

Ideal temperature: 20–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

The optimal period to apply fertilizer to an Elm-leaved fig is in the initial part of spring when it's awakening from its dormant state. This act catalyzes overall expansion and the progression of flowers. Fertilizing augments the leaves, stems, and branches, and encourages the growth of sizeable, lively, and enduring blossoms. It also facilitates the transport of nutrients from the roots to the flowers and fortifies the plant's vitality and resilience to diseases.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Tree
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Ficus
Family
Moraceae
Hardiness Zone
10-12
Mature Height
10.06 m to 14.94 m
Mature Spread
7.92 m to 11.89 m
Leaf Color
Dark Green, Forest Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Bloom Time
All year round
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
All year round
Native Area
Philippines

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Common Names (1)

en Creeping Fig