Ficus petiolaris (Rock Fig)

Ficus petiolaris, Rock Fig, Rock Ficus, Texcalamate, Lava Fig

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 sunRegular waterOrnamental foliage

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.


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