Ficus villosa

Also Known As

Shaggy Leaf Fig
Shaggy-Leaved Fig
Villous Fig

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 1'-8'
W: 1'-8'

planting zones

10a-11

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Ficus villosa plant details

Ficus villosa is a slow-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with bronze, green and red foliage. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ficus villosa

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: moraceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze, green and red
Mature size: 1 FT - 8 FT - wide, 1 FT - 8 FT - tall
Uses: hanging basket, heart-shaped leaves, houseplant, rare, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ficus villosa

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Ficus villosa is a rare and hard to find Ficus species from Asia. It has green leaves with hairs all over; new leaves are usually red to bronze in color. Leaves are heart shaped and point downward. It is one of the few species of Ficus that shingle as it grows. Which means it grows flat to the surface it climbs. It works great as a terrarium plant hanging pots or growing up a totem or tree. Hardy to Zone 10 it is sensitive to cold. This is the first time I have tried to propagate the plant so hopefully I will have good luck in rooting these pieces in 3 inch terrarium dome pots. If you like rare and unusual this is one to grow.