Creeping Fig Plant
Creeping Fig (Ficus pumila) is a vine growing 2-4 feet long, hardy in USDA zones 8-10, with fast growth in well-drained, loamy soil, requiring indirect light and medium moisture, and it is neither edible nor medicinal.
Habit
Vine
Height
3 to 5 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained, loamy
Shade
Indirect light
Moisture
Medium
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Asia
Climatic Condition
Tropical, subtropical
Temperature (°)
15 to 30°C
Humidity (%)
60 to 80
Potting media
Well-drained mix
Fertilizers
Balanced fertilizer
Watering
Water regularly
Plant Weight
200 to 400 g
Flowering Time
Year-round
Soil Ph level
5.5 to 6.5
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Soil EC
Moderate
Yeild Per Plant
N/A
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
Perennial
Health Benefits
Aesthetic vine, used in indoor decoration, purifies air
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
40% peat moss, 30% perlite, 30% compost
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4 weeks with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Common Diseases
Root Rot, Leaf Spot, Scale Insects, Aphids, Mealybugs
Symptoms
Wilting, brown spots, sticky residue, leaf distortion
Organic Remedies
Improve soil drainage, prune affected leaves, use neem oil