Photo of Ficus pumila by Karl Gercens III

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Ficus pumila

Also Known As

  • Creeping Fig

Plant type

vine

size

  • H: 10'-40'
  • W: 1'-40'

planting zones

  • 8a-11

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Ficus pumila plant details

Ficus pumila is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen vine with green foliage. Grows well with sun - shade and occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ficus pumila

Plant type: vine
Plant family: moraceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 40 FT - wide, 10 FT - 40 FT - tall
Uses: clinging, heart-shaped leaves

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ficus pumila

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: occasional

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Often used instead of ivy as a cover-up, this fast growing, trailing fig has inch-long leaves. Excellent for stuffed topiary and terrariums.
Ficus pumila is a tropical climbing vine that shingles to the surface it climbs as it grows. Leaves are small usually under 1 inch or less.
The dainty rounded foliage of this tight clinging evergreen vine creates a striking rich green tapestry on any wall and is common in gardens across the south. Very tough, vigorous, and easy to grow.
A beautiful classic wall climber! Ficus pumila is a surprisingly hardy self-clinging vine shown here gracing a formal garden in zone 7 Geogia. Often found in the conservatory setting where it stays fairly small, we found it all over the buildings in Italy.

Gardening facts about Ficus pumila plant

How to Grow Ficus pumila

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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