Ficus variegata (Red Stem Fig)
Ficus variegata (Red Stem Fig) trunk covered in clusters of small round lime green fruit
Botanical name: Ficus variegata
Common names: Red Stem Fig, Variegated Fig
Family: Moraceae
Origin: Southeast Asia
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-10
Plant type: Fruit or edible
Fruit type: Fruit or edible
Plant form: Large tree
Mature height: 20 ft or more
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular; moderate
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; large gardens
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Ficus variegata (Red Stem Fig) showing spherical green fruit clustered along the smooth grey trunk bark
Ficus variegata (Red Stem Fig) green leaves on a woody branch against a white background.
Ficus variegata (Red Stem Fig) laden with many yellow fruits growing directly along the woody branches.
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