Photo of Ficus natalensis ssp. leprieurii foliage by Karl Gercens III

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Ficus natalensis ssp. leprieurii

Also Known As

  • Ficus triangularis
  • Licumo
  • Mistletoe Fig
  • Natal Fig
  • Triangle Fig

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

  • H: 6'
  • W: 4'

planting zones

  • 10a-11

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Ficus natalensis ssp. leprieurii plant details

Ficus natalensis ssp. leprieurii is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring and summer flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - bright shade and occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ficus natalensis ssp. leprieurii

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: moraceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 0 - 4 FT - wide, 0 - 6 FT - tall
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ficus natalensis ssp. leprieurii

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: occasional
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Ficus triangularis is a moderate growing upright plant suitable for filtered light areas..Having unusual fleshy triangle shaped leaves...easy to grow..let dry slightly between waterings. min. temp 50 °F.

Gardening facts about Ficus natalensis ssp. leprieurii plant

How to Grow Ficus natalensis ssp. leprieurii

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

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