Ficus petiolaris (Rock Fig) - Image 11

Botanical name: Ficus petiolaris

Common names: Rock Fig, Rock Ficus, Texcalamate, Lava Fig

Family: Moraceae

Origin: Mexico

USDA Plant Hardiness MapPlant with caudexPlant used for bonsaiLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyOrnamental foliage
Ficus petiolaris (Rock Fig) green leaves on upright plant with woman in red top
Ficus petiolaris (Rock Fig) stands tall with wide green leaves next to a person.


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Ficus petiolaris, Rock Fig

Rock Fig, Rock Ficus, Texcalamate, Lava Fig. Very showy velvet leaves with purple veins. Forms a caudex, good for bonsai. If planted in ground, grows in a small tree. The more water you give this plant the bigger it will grow and vice versa. This plant has nice caudex. In winter may drop some leaves.
Grown in
6"/1 gal or larger pot, large plant
2 Plants in stock
$49.95