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Ficus ilicina
Also Known As
- Laurel Fig
- Rock Splitting Fig
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 8'-10'
- W: 6'
planting zones
- 9a-11
Ficus ilicina plant details
Ficus ilicina is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Ficus ilicina
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: moraceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 6 FT wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
- Uses: caudex-forming, container plant, houseplant, spiky, tropical-looking, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Ficus ilicina
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
One of the rock strangling figs from Africa. Very rarely offered ficus that scrambles over rocks in extreme xeric conditions. Also known as the Laurel Fig. A serious rock crusher! Extraordinary root strength!
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How to Grow Ficus ilicina
Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 6'-40'
Width: 3'-40'
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- regular
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Scientific Name: Ficus carica 'PT-DF-14'
aka Ficus carica Fignomenal
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
7a-11
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - occasional
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