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How to grow and care for Ficus pumila L.

plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Ficus pumila L.

Ficus pumila L. 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Bright indirect

16C° ~27C°

Every 7 days

Water

How to water Ficus pumila L.

How often should I water?

check Ficus pumila L. Every 7 days if it needs water. when it’s very cold(below 5℃), water less frequently

When do I need to water?

the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry

When is the Dormant period

it goes into dormancy in the Winter. during the period, 1.5~2x the watering interval you use in the warm season.

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Light & Location

How much light does a Ficus pumila L. need?

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Bright indirect

Grow light

Light preference

Ficus pumila L. likes Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.

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This plant prefers
2K ~ 10K lux to thrive!

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Temperature

Natural habitat

-15

-2~40℃

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Houseplant temperate preference

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16~27℃

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Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Ficus pumila L. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~27℃.

Humidity

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40~70%

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Ficus pumila L. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.

Fertilize

When should I fertilize?

Only when your plant is healthy!

How frequently should I fertilize?

1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.

Characteristic

Ficus pumila L. is a member of Moraceae.

Characteristic NameCharacteristic Value
LifespanPerennial
HabitatEast Asia
Taxonomy
Taxonomy NameTaxonomy Value
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderRosales
FamilyMoraceae
GenusFicus
SpeciesFicus pumila

Is Ficus pumila L. toxic?

Ficus pumila L. is dangerous to Cat, Hamster, Dog

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