Ficus Pumila Variegated, Creeping fig Variegated – Plant

It is a popular ground and wall cover in warmer parts of the country and a lovely houseplant in cooler areas. The small leaves and lush green growth of creeping fig make for both a lovely table plant or a hanging plant.

Soil

• The soil should be well drained and fertile, rich in organic content for growing plant.

Watering

• Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
• Apply 3 cup (Approx. 150 ml) water when top soil (1-2 inches) in pot feels dry to touch.
• As rule of thumb, Water the plant thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.

Application of Fertilizer

• Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily. .

Plant Protection

• Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and dispose them away from the planting area.

Donts

• Do not over water the plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes.

Variegated Creeping Fig Special Feature

It is a self-adhesive plant. Creeping fig requires no ties because it climbs by means of little sucker arms that hold on to wood, concrete, stone or metal without any additional help.

Variegated Creeping Fig Uses

Ornamental Use:

• Used as ground and wall cover and can be planted as a house plant and in a hanging basket

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