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Ficusmicrocarpa

Family
Moraceae (mor-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Ficus (FY-kus)
Species
microcarpa (my-kro-KAR-puh)
Synonym
Ficus thonningii
Ficus retusa
Ficus amblyphylla
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade
Foliage
Good Fall Color
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
By simple layering
By air layering
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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neutral
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ROSLINDALE, MA | March 2016 | negative

The Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council has listed this species as a Category 1 invasive.

This is sometimes sold under the e...Read More

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(Zone 11) | June 2003 | negative

Ficus microcarpa is a dangerous species. Yes. It can germinate from seeds anywhere. It includes sidewalks, walls, pavements, bridges, dil...Read More

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| February 2003 | positive

A very commun house and patio plant.This nice cultivar has leaves of pale green with white.

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