Ficus pseudopalma (palm fig) — Bushy

Overview

Ficus pseudopalma is a bushy shrubs in the genus Ficus, part of the Moraceae family, with evergreen foliage. Ficus pseudopalma 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 pseudopalma, commonly known as the palm fig or Philippine fig, is an evergreen shrub belonging to the Ficus genus, which includes a variety of trees, shrubs, and climbers. This bushy plant thrives in fertile, well-drained loam soil with a moist but well-drained condition, and it prefers full sun to partial shade in sheltered, south-, west-, or east-facing aspects. Suitable for cultivation in greenhouses or as a houseplant in the UK due to its H1b hardiness, it can be propagated by semi-hardwood cuttings or air layering. The plant is of interest during 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 pseudopalma 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 pseudopalma

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