Ficus Pumila 'Sunny Green'
Ficus Pumila 'Sunny Green'
Ficus pumila, commonly known as Creeping Fig, is a fast-growing climbing vine that’s perfect for indoor and outdoor spaces. Its small, heart-shaped leaves create a beautiful, dense coverage on walls, fences, or trellises, giving a lush, green backdrop. It can also be grown as a ground cover or in hanging baskets, adding a cascading element to your garden or interior décor. Low maintenance and versatile, Ficus pumila brings a natural charm to any space.
Care Tips for Ficus pumila:
- Light: Prefers bright, indirect light; tolerates low light but may grow slower.
- Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy; water when the top inch of soil feels dry.
- Humidity: Thrives in high humidity; mist the plant regularly, especially in dry environments.
- Temperature: Ideal range is 20-32°C.
- Soil: Use well-draining, loamy soil rich in organic matter.
- Fertilizer: Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season (spring and summer).
- Pruning: Trim back regularly to maintain shape and control its growth.
- Support: Provide a structure for the plant to climb, such as a trellis or wall, if you want vertical growth.
This plant is both ornamental and functional, making it an excellent choice for enhancing your living or garden space.
Scientific Classification
Scientific Classification
Order: Rosales
Family: Moraceae
Genus: Ficus