How to Grow and Care for Creeping fig

Creeping fig, also known as Climbing fig, Fig ivy, Creeping ficus, Creeping fig vine, Wall fig, Climbing fig ivy

Creeping fig is known for its vigorous growth and ease of care, making it a popular choice for those seeking a low-maintenance indoor or outdoor plant. Key care requirements include providing bright, indirect light and consistent moisture without waterlogging. Special care points revolve around regular pruning to control creeping fig's fast-spreading vines and adherence to a fertilizing routine during the growing season to support its rapid growth.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

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Planting and Growing Creeping fig

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Partial sun
Soil Type	Potting Mix, Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7.5
Planting Time	Spring, Fall
Hardiness Zones	8-11
Toxicity	Toxic to Pets

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Varieties of Creeping fig

Creeping fig

An unusual variety of creeping fig, creeping fig(Ficus pumila 'Curly') differentiates itself by the shape of its leaves, which are curly and ruffled, and its leaf coloring, which unlike the commoner 'variegata' has pale green to yellow stripes and edging instead of white. Popular for its unusual good looks and hardiness, 'Curly' is named for its distinctive leaf shape.

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Creeping fig is an evergreen climbing vine that clings tenaciously through small root clusters. The young, tender foliage starts as petite, heart-shaped leaves and matures into larger, leathery leaves measuring between 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 cm) in length. Although it produces small fig fruits, these are seldom observed and non-edible. The vine can aggressively cover surfaces reaching heights of 8 to 15 feet (2.4 to 4.5 meters) and spreading 3 to 6 feet (0.9 to 1.8 meters) wide, with a growth behavior that may require management to prevent overexpansion.