Ficus pumila or Climbing Fig in 5inch pot

Indirect sunlight, water twice a week

Ficus pumila, also known as Creeping Fig or Climbing Fig, is a fast-growing evergreen vine from the fig family (Moraceae). It's commonly used as a decorative climber or ground cover in gardens and indoor spaces.

🌿 Plant Description:

• Botanical Name: Ficus pumila

• Common Names: Creeping Fig, Climbing Fig

• Type: Evergreen vine

• Growth Habit: Vigorous climber or ground spreader with aerial roots

• Leaves: Small, heart-shaped, leathery green leaves when young; mature leaves are thicker and larger

• Height/Spread: Can grow up to 10–15 ft (or more) when climbing

• Flowers/Fruit: Rarely flowers indoors; produces small, inconspicuous figs outdoors

🌱 Care Requirements:

• Light: Prefers bright, indirect light; tolerates some shade

• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy; reduce in winter

• Soil: Well-draining, rich soil

• Humidity: Loves humidity; mist regularly if indoors

• Temperature: Thrives in warm climates; not frost-tolerant

🏡 Best Uses:

• Climbing on walls, fences, or trellises

• As a hanging basket plant

• As a ground cover or in vertical gardens

• Excellent for topiary and bonsai styling