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| Ficus pumila, Ficus repens Family: Moraceae Climbing Fig, Creeping Fig Origin: East Asia ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Vigorous, self-clinging, evergreen vine that holds securely to any surface via aerial rootlets. Leaves are heart-shaped, forming an interesting pattern. Covers large areas quickly. Excellent way to add character to a garden wall. Very common creeper in tropical countries as it can cover a wall very quickly. Outdoor plants can grow to 15" or more. Leaves are simple and small. Very pronounced venation on underside of leaf. Two distinct leaf types: juvenile foliage is very small and tend to hug wall, or trellis that it is growing on. Mature foliage is larger to 2 or 3 inches long and the stem get coarse and starts sticking out from rest of vine. Hairy pear-shaped fruits (to 2.5” long) may appear on outdoor plants throughout the year. |
Variegated juvenile form | Ficus pumila Quercifolia |
Mature stem |
Mature leaf form | Mature leaf form |
Juvenile form |
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