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 Notes: |
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