Creeping fig Plant, Ficus pumila - Plant

Yes, Creeping fig climbs with the help of its sticky tendrils.

Choose a spot which receives
1. Sunlight- 1-3 hours of direct or indirect bright sunlight a day is required.
2. Soil- Soil should be well drained, fertile and nutrient rich.
3. Water- Water the plant when 1-2 inch surface soil layer feels dry to touch.
4. Fertilizer - Apply any organic fertilizer during the main growing season(June-July).

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Best time to plant creeping fig is at the beginning of rainy season(June-July).

Yes, creeping fig produce fruits but they are non edible.

The main reasons of dying Creeping fig
1. Due to over watering or less watering to plant.
2. Plant does not get proper sunlight.
3. Lack of nutrient.
4. Disease and pest infestation.

Trim the mature plant parts in late winter or early spring to regrow more leaves. You can pinch stem ends to promote branching.

Yes, Creeping fig is a evergreen plant.

The ideal temperature for creeping fig is 15-35 degree Celsius. So, it will not grow in winter. It may survive mild winters but not at freezing temperatures.

Propagate creeping fig in early spring season(Feb-March).
1. To propagate take stem tip cutting of well mature stem to a length of 16-18 cm and remove any flowers leaves from it.
2. Then dip bottom of the cutting in rooting hormone, and Place the 3/4 portion cutting into a small container with well-draining soil and water the cuttings.
3. Rooting will start within 1-2 week.

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Yes, creeping fig grows in in pot it should be of 5-7 inch upper diameter with drainage hole.

Prune creeping fig in late winter (Dec-Jan).

No, it is not edible plant even fruits are not edible.

Creeping fig sticks to almost any surface with its adhesive tendrils. It will not damage the brick by itself but once attached it is difficult to remove the plant completely from the surface.

Creeping fig require 1-3 hours of direct or indirect bright sunlight and plant should be protected from harsh afternoon sunlight.

No, creeping fig does not damage walls but once attached it is difficult to remove the plant easily from attached surface.

Apply any organic fertilizer in main growing season (June-July).

Creeping fig climbs the surface it comes in contact with. It may grow down the wall if has nothing to climb up but it may slower its growth.

No, it is not invasive.

Creeping fig is not really poisonous however, its milky sap may cause irritation to some.