Creeping Fig

Family

Moraceae

Origin

East Asia

Description

Ficus pumila ‘Variegata’ displays heart-shaped, thumbnail-sized leaves with broad white margins on a creeping to climbing tropical vine with wiry stems.

Environment

Creeping fig thrives well in indirect sunlight. Plant in a location which protected from wind and afternoon sun.  Grow indoors in a soil-based potting mix in bright indirect light or part shade. 

This plant is easily grown in humus-rich, moist, well-drained soils. Keep the soil moist by watering daily. Use general purpose fertilizer every 15 days

Landscape Use

Variegated Creeping Fig is perfect in hanging baskets and vivaria. Fast, rampant grower, easily pruned to desired size