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Plant Habit: Shrub
Vine
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Wet Mesic
Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Plant Height: 2 to 4 inches
Plant Spread: Creeps and trails 12 to 24 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Variegated
Other: Bright green with bright white margins.
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Terrariums
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Edible Parts: Fruit
Eating Methods: Cooked
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Pollinators: Wasps
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Creeping Fig
  • Climbing Fig
  • Variegated Creeping Fig
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Ficus pumila
  • Synonym: Ficus scandens

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Location: Farmer Johns Nursery, MI
Date: 2009-03-23
Location: Farmer Johns Nursery, MI
Date: 2009-03-23
Location: Farmer Johns Nursery, MI
Date: 2009-03-23
Location: Farmer Johns Nursery, MI
Date: 2009-03-23

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