Water
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry.
Reduce watering frequency during the winter months, allowing the soil to dry out slightly more between waterings to prevent root rot.
Ficus vaccinioides, the creeping fig, is a vigorous, woody vine with small, ovate to elliptical leaves, ideal for ground cover, walls, and containers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect light
75% intensity
Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch the leaves. Can tolerate some shade but may become less dense.
Keep evenly moist
50% intensity
Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Average room temperature
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 18-24°C. Avoid cold drafts and sudden temperature fluctuations.
Outdoor, Indoor
50% intensity
Feed during growing season
50% intensity
Use a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength every 2-4 weeks from spring to late summer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry.
Reduce watering frequency during the winter months, allowing the soil to dry out slightly more between waterings to prevent root rot.
Prune annually in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Trim back leggy stems and any errant branches.
This also helps control its spreading habit and can be used to shape it on trellises or walls.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings. Take 10-15 cm cuttings in spring or summer, remove lower leaves, and dip the cut end in rooting hormone. Plant in moist potting mix and keep humid and warm until roots form.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix. Choose a pot only slightly larger than the current one. Repot in spring before new growth begins.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Creeping Fig (Ficus vaccinioides)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Moraceae |
| Genus | Ficus |
| Species | Ficus vaccinioides |
Similar in genus Ficus
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data
