Ficus Repens Care

Ficus Repens Care

Ficus Repens Care

Ficus Repens are shingling plants that form long vines overtime. They are available in green and variegated varieties.


Creeping Fig (Green, Variegated)

Light: 

  • Bright, indirect light 
  • Variegated varieties need slightly more light to upkeep leaves 

Water: 

  • Keep soil evenly moist, but not soggy 
  • Water roughly once a week 

Humidity: 

  • Average household humidity is fine

Soil Type: 

  • Needs rich, well draining soil 
  • Potting mix with perlite and a dusting of worm castings on top will suffice 

Toxicity Level: 

  • Toxic to animals 

Additional Information:

  • Can tolerate being rootbound to a degree
  • These are easily propagated by taking stem cuttings 
  • Can either grow as a trailing vine, or you can keep it pruned

Popular Varieties: Variegated, Green, shop all Ficus Repens

 

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West-facing light

In the window getting direct sun: Majesty Palm, Philodendron Selloum, Philodendron Xanadu, Euphorbia, Coconut Palm, Cordyline, Yucca, Sago Palm

In bright filtered or indirect light away from direct sun: Philodendron, Palms, Monstera, Alocasia, Ficus, Hoya, Peperomia, Pothos.

South-facing light

In the window getting bright direct sun: Majesty Palm, Euphorbia, Cordyline, Philodendron, Ficus, Alocasia,

In bright filtered or indirect light away from direct sun: Palms, Monstera, Hoya, Peperomia, Pothos, Calathea, Ferns, Snake Plants

East-facing light

In the window getting unobstructed bright direct morning sun: (Some) Philodendron Cordatum, Ficus Midnight, Pothos, Kentia Palm, Peperomia, Calathea, Ferns, Dracaena, Bella Palm, Pothos,

In filtered or indirect light away from the window: Golden Pothos, Jade Pothos, Pothos Silver Splash, Snake Plants, Dracaena Lisa, zz plants

East-facing light is low to moderate light for plants. We highly recommend supplementing with grow lights for any plants you place away from your East-facing window.

North-facing Light

In the window getting unobstructed light: Philodendron Cordatum, Pothos, Peperomia, Calathea, Ferns, Dracaena, Bella Palm, Pothos

Away from the window: Snake Plants, Dracaena Lisa, zz plants

North-facing light is the lowest light possible for plants. In low light plants need less water and can be difficult to care for. We highly recommend supplementing with grow lights for any plants you place away from your North-facing window.