Variegated Creeping fig, Ficus pumila

Description for Variegated Creeping fig, Ficus pumila
Plant height: 5 – 9 inches
Plant spread: 4 – 6 inches
Interesting fact: variegated creeping fig have heart-shaped glossy leaves edged by cream white colour.

Creeping fig is a woody evergreen vine, growing to 3-4m. 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 botha lovely table plant or a hanging plant.

Common name(s): Creeping fig, Climbing fig,
Flower colours: –
Bloom time: Rarely bloom.
Max reachable height: 3-4m
Difficulty to grow: Easy to grow.
Planting and care
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Sunlight: Bright but indirect sunlight
Soil: Well-drained soil.
Water: keep the soil moist but not wet.
Temperature: 13-24 degrees C
Fertilizer: Fertilize the plant in spring and summer about once a month by any organic fertilizer.
Caring for Variegated Creeping fig
• Prune off new stems regularly to encourage branching and to shape them as they grow. Pruning up to one-third in spring will keep the plant compact.
• Creeping ficus houseplant prefers to be slightly pot-bound. Repot every 3 years, moving to a pot 1 size larger or keep it in the same pot and just give it fresh potting mix.