Ficus pumila (10)ct Flat

Description

Product Description

Ficus pumila Common name: creeping fig, climbing fig Zone: 7 to 11. Sun to partial shade. Mature size: Vigorous-growing, clinging climber.

Juvenile leaves are small heart shaped, 1 inch long by about 3/4 inch wide, and creates a mat of foliage about 1 inch high. After the vine has reach the apex of its support, 3 inch long by 2-inch wide, leathery, dark green adult foliage emerges on horizontal branches.

Ficus pumila, commonly known as creeping fig or climbing fig, is a versatile and vigorous evergreen vine native to East Asia. It is admired for its ability to quickly cover surfaces with its dense foliage, making it a popular choice for both indoor and outdoor gardening.

Key Features:

• Small Leaves: The leaves are small, heart-shaped, and typically a vibrant green color. They have a slightly rough texture, which helps them cling to surfaces.
• Climbing Habit: This fig is a climbing vine that uses aerial rootlets to attach itself to walls, fences, trellises, and even trees. It can create a lush, green covering on vertical surfaces.
• Trailing Growth: It can also be grown as a trailing plant in hanging baskets or containers, where its foliage spills over the edges, creating a beautiful cascading effect.
• Adaptable: It tolerates a wide range of light conditions, from full sun to shade, although it prefers bright, indirect light.
• Hardy: It is hardy in USDA zones 8-11, so it can be grown outdoors in warmer climates. In colder regions, it is often grown as a houseplant.
• Low Maintenance: Once established, it is relatively low-maintenance and drought-tolerant.

Uses in the Landscape:

• Covering Walls and Fences: Creeping fig is an excellent choice for covering unsightly walls or fences, giving them a lush, green makeover.
• Groundcover: It can be used as a groundcover in shady areas where grass may struggle to grow.
• Topiary: Its dense growth habit makes it suitable for creating topiaries or shaping into various forms.
• Containers and Hanging Baskets: It thrives in containers and hanging baskets, adding a touch of greenery to patios, balconies, and indoor spaces.

Cautions:

• Invasive Potential: In some areas, creeping fig can become invasive, spreading aggressively and potentially damaging structures. It is essential to monitor its growth and prune it regularly.
• Sap: The sap of creeping fig can cause skin irritation in some people, so it is best to wear gloves when handling it.
• Toxicity: While generally not considered highly toxic, the leaves and sap can cause mild irritation if ingested by pets or humans.

Popular Cultivars:

• ‘Variegata’: This cultivar has attractive variegated leaves with creamy white margins.
• ‘Curly’: Features crinkled or curled leaves, adding a unique texture to the foliage.
• ‘Quercifolia’: Has smaller, oak-shaped leaves.

If you are looking for a fast-growing, versatile vine to add greenery and texture to your garden or home, Ficus pumila is an excellent choice. Just be sure to keep its vigorous growth in check and take precautions to avoid skin irritation.

Ten (10) plants in 4.5-inch containers per flat (or tray).

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