did you know?

The genus includes more than 800 trees, shrubs, and vines native to the tropics and subtropics. Many are excellent houseplants, like the weeping fig the rubber tree and the fiddle-leaf fig

general maintenance:

Pinch plants to encourage branching. Remove winter-damaged stems.

pests/diseases:

Spider mites and scale insects may occur.

controls:

Regularly hose off spider mites with a directed stream of water and mist frequently to increase humidity or apply insecticidal soap, following label directions. Remove scale with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol or remove and destroy severely infected stems. Apply horticultural-oil spray, following label directions.

how to sow/plant:

Choose a sunny, well-drained site and amend with compost or well-rotted manure. Set out plants at the same depth they were in containers, spacing 1?2 feet apart. Water and mulch after planting.

water and fertilize:

Maintain soil moisture all season. Apply a balanced all-purpose fertilizer monthly during the growing season.

garden hint:

Like ivy, creeping fig climbs by tiny, aerial roots. It will hold fast to masonry but can easily damage wooden structures by holding moisture against the wood and encouraging rot.

features:

• Attractive Fruit
• Evergreen
• Shade Tolerant
• Winter Interest

garden uses:

• Climbing
• Containers
• Ground Cover
• Indoors

other uses:

• Culinary/Edible (fruit)