Overview

Ficus pumila 'Snowflake' (v) is a bushy shrubs in the genus Ficus, part of the Moraceae family, with evergreen foliage. Ficus pumila 'Snowflake' (v) 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 pumila, commonly known as the creeping fig or climbing fig, is a species of flowering plant in the mulberry family, native to East Asia and naturalised in parts of the southeastern and south-central United States. It is also found in cultivation as a houseplant.

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 pumila 'Snowflake' (v) 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 pumila 'Snowflake' (v)

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

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