Creeping Fig

Family

Moraceae

Origin

East Asia

Description

Ficus Pumila Variegata is a vigorous, self-clinging, evergreen vine that holds securely to any surface via aerial rootlets. Leaves are heart-shaped, forming an interesting pattern. Plant covers large areas quickly and grows up to 10-15 ft. tall and 3-6 ft. wide.

Leaves are simple and small. Very pronounced venation on underside of leaf. Two distinct leaf types: juvenile foliage is very small and tend to hug wall, or trellis that it is growing on. Mature foliage is larger to 2 or 3 inches long and the stem get coarse and starts sticking out from rest of vine. Hairy pear-shaped fruits (to 2.5" long) may appear on outdoor plants throughout the year.

Environment

Creeping fig thrives well in indirect sunlight. Plant in a location which protected from wind and afternoon sun.  Grow indoors in a soil-based potting mix in bright indirect light or part shade. 

This plant is easily grown in humus-rich, moist, well-drained soils. Keep the soil moist by watering daily. Use general purpose fertilizer every 15 days

Landscape Use