Beautiful plant
Cling-On® Cyathistipula African Fig Ficus cyathistipula
Select any icon above to view the complete collection.
Learn more about Proven Winners® leafjoy® houseplants
Exposure
- Low
- Medium
- High
-
Details
48 - 72 Inches0 -0 -1.2m - 1.8m0cm0cmFeatures
Meet Cling-On ‘Cyathistipula’, more commonly known as the African Fig. As part of our Cling-On® collection, this African Fig is more forgiving and tolerant of average home growing conditions. It features gorgeous, glossy, dark green leaves that can grow up to 8 inches long over time and really cling-on! As your African Fig grows, it will develop woody branches readily, with flaking, exfoliating bark like a birch tree. Thus, it’s also known as the “Birchbark Fig”.
Adaptable As HouseplantFoliage InterestHarmful To:PetsCharacteristics
Plant Type:HouseplantHeight Category:TallHeight:48 - 72 Inches 1.2m - 1.8mFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:Dark, glossy green leavesHabit:UprightContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:HighLight Requirement:LowLight Requirement:MediumLow - No direct sun, not near a window. Medium - Medium bright indirect light in the AM or PM, typically from an east or west window. High - Bright direct or indirect light for much of the day, typically from a south window.
Maintenance Category:ModeratePreferred Temperature:60 - 85 °FWater Category:AverageHumidity Preference:MediumHumidity Preference:HighContainer Soil Type:Indoor Potting MixNeeds Good DrainageUses:Bright SpacesUses:Low Light SpacesUses Notes:Not for human or animal consumption.
Maintenance Notes:- For optimal performance, keep your Cling-On Fig at 60-85°F (15-29°C).
- Be sure to position your Cling-On Fig away from cold drafts and forced air.
- Cling-On Figs thrive in bright indirect light.
- Cling-On Figs prefer to dry out some in between waterings. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out before giving your Fig a good soaking.
- Feed your Cling-On once per month at half strength when it is actively growing. Reduce frequency of fertilization in the winter months. If no new leaves are growing, it does not need to be fertilized.
- Protect furniture when watering & fertilizing.
- If your Cling-On Fig is a young plant, it will grow fairly quickly and may need to be repotted every 1-2 years. When repotting your Fig, use all purpose potting mix with added orchid bark and perlite to ensure good drainage and plenty of nutrients.
- This Cling-On Fig has broad leaves that should be dusted regularly to ensure it is photosynthesizing all the light it can get.
-
2 Reviews
524321Browse reviews from people who have grown this plant.-
Angela R. Arias, New York, United States, 1 year ago
-
Beautiful plant
Angela R. Arias, New York, United States, 1 year ago
4 More colors
-
