Ficus salicifolia
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Ficus salicifolia

Wonderboom fig

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: partial_sun Toxicity: high
Temperature
20–37 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 10–12
Click count
22
Observations
16

Description

Source: leafsnap

The Wonderboom (Ficus salicifolia) is an evergreen fig species that ranges from the KwaZulu-Natal midlands northwards to tropical East Africa. It grows especially on outcrops, rocky hillsides and along cliffs fringing water courses and may rarely grow up to 10 m tall, and acquire a leafy spreading crown.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Partial sun

Ficus subulata thrives naturally in environments like forest understories or rocky regions where it is typically shaded. It favors settings with partial sunlight, however, it can acclimate to both complete sunshine and full shade, highlighting its robust and adaptable characteristics.

Ideal: Partial sun
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C

Ficus subulata is native to tropical areas, characterized by generally hot and moist conditions. Consequently, it has adapted to thrive in high heat and humidity. It does not favor abrupt variations in temperature and needs a consistent climate, emphasizing the need to prevent indoor temperature swings. Typically, it struggles with low temperatures and needs warmer climates to grow. When subjected to overly cold conditions, the plant might stop growing or even perish.

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

The care of Ficus subulata significantly relies on fertilization. Constant feeding throughout the growth period aids in maintaining energy for flamboyant leaves and bolsters total growth. If fertilization is ignored, the leaves could become unhealthy, the decorative allure might decrease, and the growth may become restrained or fragile, making it susceptible to snapping.

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

Characteristics

Plant Type
Tree
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Ficus
Family
Moraceae
Hardiness Zone
10-12
Mature Height
30 cm to 61 cm
Mature Spread
30 cm to 49 cm
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Bloom Time
All year round
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
All year round
Native Area
Nepal, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Philippines, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Thailand, China

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Common Names (1)

en Wonderboom fig