Ficus barteri — Bushy

Overview

Ficus barteri is a bushy shrubs in the genus Ficus, part of the Moraceae family, with evergreen foliage. Ficus barteri 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 barteri is a bushy, evergreen shrub or small tree belonging to the Ficus genus, which includes a variety of evergreen and deciduous plants with leathery leaves. This cultivar thrives in fertile, well-drained loam soil with a preference for moist but well-drained conditions. It grows well in full sun or partial shade and is suited to sheltered, south-, west-, or east-facing aspects. Hardy to H1b, it is ideal for cultivation as a houseplant or in conservatories and greenhouses. Propagation is typically by semi-hardwood cuttings or air layering, with interest in spring and summer.

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 barteri 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 barteri

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