Botanical Name: Ficus diversifolia
Common Name: Mistletoe fig
Type of Plant: dicot: houseplant
Character evergreen
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape sprawling, angular, shrubby plant; can be trained upright or allowed to trail and sprawl
Height 2-5'
Spread 2-5'
Growth Rate slow
 
Environment:
Exposure in/out part shade outdoors; bright light indoors (250+ FC)
Soil needs well-drained soil, thrives in regular potting mix
Hardiness tender outdoors (zones 19-24); durable indoors
 
Morphology:
Leaves thick, rounded, dark green, 2" long on short petioles – tan specks on upper surface, black specks below
Flowers within fruit
Fruit small greenish yellow, rounded synconium, to 1/4" across
 
Propagation:
semi-hardwood cuttings
 
Usage:
houseplant, patio plant – either free-standing or in hanging pots – should be staked if an upright form is desired
 
Landscape Care:
Watering likes regular watering; not drought tolerant
Fertilizing balanced, half-strength, monthly
Pruning control size, keep dense by pinching
Pests/Diseases spider mites, root rot where drainage is poor
 
Origin: Malaysia
Family: Moraceae

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