Overview
Ficus afghanistanica 'Silver Lyre' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Ficus, part of the Moraceae family, with evergreen foliage. Ficus afghanistanica 'Silver Lyre' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1b. Suggested uses include houseplants and conservatory and greenhouse.
About
Ficus afghanistanica 'Silver Lyre' (Afghanistan fig 'Silver Lyre') is an evergreen shrub cultivar within the Ficus genus, which includes a variety of trees, shrubs, and climbing plants. This bushy plant thrives in fertile, well-drained loam soils with a preference for full sun or partial shade and a sheltered aspect facing south, west, or east. Suitable for houseplants or conservatory and greenhouse cultivation, it requires moist but well-drained conditions and is hardy to H1b. Propagation is typically by semi-hardwood cuttings or air layering, with interest in the spring and summer seasons.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Ficus
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1b
Plant details
Ficus afghanistanica 'Silver Lyre' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs, Trees, Fruit Edible
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Houseplants, Conservatory and greenhouse
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Ficus afghanistanica 'Silver Lyre'
- Propagation
- Semi-hardwood cuttings, Air layering
- Pest resistance
- Susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, thrips, mealybugs, scale insects under glass
- Disease resistance
- Susceptible to honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Ficus afghanistanica 'Silver Lyre'?
Ficus afghanistanica 'Silver Lyre' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Ficus afghanistanica 'Silver Lyre' need?
Ficus afghanistanica 'Silver Lyre' grows best in loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Ficus afghanistanica 'Silver Lyre' hardy in the UK?
Ficus afghanistanica 'Silver Lyre' has an RHS hardiness rating of H1b, meaning it needs subtropical warmth of 10–15°C and must be grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Ficus afghanistanica 'Silver Lyre'?
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Air layering.
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