Ficus pumila

Name: Ficus pumila
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 13496f
Price: 10.26 NZD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)

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Ficus pumila, commonly known as Creeping Fig or Climbing Fig, is an impressive climbing plant. It carries small, heart shaped leaves which are light green when young and become darker green with age. It will easily climb to cover an area 4 m by 4 m within two years. Ficus pumila is a great plant for covering a wall or trellis and it is commonly used in formal gardens across NZ. Space Creeping Fig about 1 m apart when planting to cover a wall.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Climbers
Height:	4.00 m
Spread:	4.00 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:	Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:	Arches, Living areas, Screening, Walls
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
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Ficus pumila Creeping Fig

The Ficus pumila Creeping Fig, is an impressive climbing plant. It carries small, heart shaped leaves which are light green when young and become darker green with age. It clings to walls by aerial roots along the stems which enable it to spread quickly across a surface. It will easily climb to cover an area 4 m by 4 m within two years. As the plant matures it develops thick, stocky branches which can be pruned off to encourage new growth. This Creeping Fig grows well in full sun through to heavy shade conditions but does require a well-drained soil. Frosts and cold environments may cause defoliation, but it will generally regrow again when conditions warm. It is also tolerant of coastal winds, periods of dry, and urban environments. Ficus pumila is a great plant for covering a wall or trellis and it is commonly used in formal gardens across NZ. Space Creeping Fig about 1 m apart when planting to cover a wall.

Ficus pumila Plant Spacing For A Wall

When a Ficus pumila plant is being used to cover a wall, the ideal plant spacing is 1 m apart. If the budget is tight you can go to 1.5-2 m between plants but this means it may take an additional year for the coverage to occur. Conversely, if fast coverage is desired, the Ficus pumila plants can be spaced 75 cm apart.