Overview
Ficus carica 'Califfo Blue' (F) is a bushy shrubs in the genus Ficus, part of the Moraceae family, with evergreen foliage. Ficus carica 'Califfo Blue' (F) 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 carica 'Califfo Blue' is a bushy, evergreen shrub cultivar within the Ficus genus, which includes a variety of evergreen and deciduous trees and shrubs. This fig cultivar thrives in fertile, well-drained loam soil with moist but well-drained conditions, preferring full sun or partial shade and a sheltered aspect such as south, west, or east-facing positions. Suitable for cultivation in greenhouses or as a houseplant in the UK, it is hardy to H1b and can be propagated by semi-hardwood cuttings or air layering. Its season of interest spans 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 carica 'Califfo Blue' (F) 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 carica 'Califfo Blue' (F)
- 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 carica 'Califfo Blue' (F)?
Ficus carica 'Califfo Blue' (F) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Ficus carica 'Califfo Blue' (F) need?
Ficus carica 'Califfo Blue' (F) grows best in loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Ficus carica 'Califfo Blue' (F) hardy in the UK?
Ficus carica 'Califfo Blue' (F) 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 carica 'Califfo Blue' (F)?
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Air layering.
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