Ficus Pumila Creeping Fig Rooted Cutting Liner

Ficus Pumila Creeping Fig (also known as Climbing Fig) is native to Japan, eastern China, and Vietnam. It is most commonly used as a climbing groundcover alongside walls, fences, or arbors. It grows 10-25 feet tall and spreads 3-6 feet wide. It can be grown in containers to control spread. It is often grown as an annual outside of zones 9-11 and it can also be grown as a houseplant where it does particularly well in hanging containers. It prefers partly shady areas, but will tolerate full sun in moist, well-drained soil. In outdoor applications, it will produce small purple fruits which aren't edible. This prolific free-climber is drought tolerant and pairs well in containers or landscapes with Crossvine, Passion Flower, Witch Hazel, Raphiolepsis, and Trachycarpus. For a much smaller, slow-growing Creeping Fig, try Ficus Pumila Quercifolia.

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Ficus Pumila Creeping Fig Selling Tips

Sell Ficus Pumila Creeping Fig to your customers who are looking for a low-maintenance groundcover or climbing vine. Creeping Fig can also be grown as a houseplant or in containers. It offers many benefits. It does well in partial shade and will also tolerate full sun. It is not affected by any major insects or disease. It will grow 10-25 feet tall and 3-6 feet wide and its trailing branches will attach to any surface without assistance. The attractive dark green foliage is excellent for covering shaded walls, fences, or arbors. It is perennial in zones 9-11, and will grow well as an annual in colder climates.

1. Plant in part shade to full sun in well-drained soil, 18-36 inches apart. Water regularly.
2. Clip regularly to keep the plant from becoming invasive. In landscapes where it is grown as a perennial, prune a couple times a year to maintain size and encourage fresh growth.
3. You may see aphids, mealybugs, thrips, and spider mites.

General Growing Tips For Your Rooted Cutting Liner

For best results with Ficus Pumila Creeping Fig, use well-drained soil in partial shade with 250 ppm constant feed and a pH of 5.6-7.5. Plant one starter plant per 4-inch container. Space containers 8-10 inches apart for airflow and light penetration. You may see aphids, mealybugs, thrips, and spider mites. No major diseases affect this plant.

Flowering

Ficus Pumila Creeping Fig is not known for its flowers.

Pinching

This plant does not require pinching.

Spacing

We recommend spacing containers 8-10 inches apart for sufficient airflow and even light penetration.

Height Control

This plant does not tend to stretch.

Pests

You may see aphids, mealybugs, thrips, and spider mites with Ficus Pumila Creeping Fig.

Disease

Ficus Pumila Creeping Fig is not affected by any major diseases. Maintain airflow and do not overwater to avoid root rot.

Planting Ficus Pumila Creeping Fig Liners

Plant one starter plant per 4-inch container. Use well-drained soil and plant the plug in the center of the pot, making sure to completely cover the ellepot with soil.

Rooted Cuttings

Cuttings vary in size between different plant families. These rooted starter plants will arrive ready to be transplanted in to your final container. If they are to be used in a landscape application, you will need to establish them in a 4 inch pot or an 1801 before planting outside.

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Ficus Pumila Creeping Fig Quick Reference Guide

4 Inch crop time	4-6 Weeks
Habit	Trailing
Height	10-15 Inches
Light	Partial Sun
Minimum Temp	45
Perennial Zone	9-11
Water Needs	Moderate
Patented Plant	No