How to grow and care for Ficus sarmentosa
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Ficus sarmentosa
Ficus sarmentosa 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
18C° ~25C°
Every 7 days
Growth Observation wiki
transplant
new leaf
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Moraceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
This plant mostly grew in tropical or subtropical regions.
🎋 Stem
Most are shrubs, but there are also woody climbing plants. Many species produce a milky sap that can be used to make rubber.
water
How to water Ficus sarmentosa
How often should I water?
check Ficus sarmentosa 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
Light & Location
How much light does a Ficus sarmentosa need?
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Ficus sarmentosa likes Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 10K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
-12~42℃
45
Houseplants
-15
18~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Ficus sarmentosa at home, make sure the temperature is 18~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Ficus sarmentosa prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
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
The taxonomic classification of Ficus sarmentosa is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Rosales, Family: Moraceae, Genus: Ficus, Species: Ficus sarmentosa
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Habitat | Asia |
| Hardiness Zone | 6 - 13 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Moraceae |
| Genus | Ficus |
| Species | Ficus sarmentosa |
Is Ficus sarmentosa toxic?
Ficus sarmentosa is dangerous to Hamster, Dog
Hamster
Dog
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