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Ficus petiolaris
Rock Fig, Rock Ficus, Texcalamate, Lava FigFamily: Moraceae
Origin: Mexico
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
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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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.
This item is certified for shipping to California, Texas, Louisiana, Arizona.
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot
In stock
$49.95