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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

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    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!

    By: Paradise Found Nursery

    Gardening facts about Ficus ilicina plant

    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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