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Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods and fruiting. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings.
Also known as Cluster Fig Tree · Clustertree · Country Fig
Ficus racemosa, the Cluster Fig, is a large, fast-growing tree native to Australia and Southeast Asia, known for its edible fruit.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
80% intensity
Needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight for optimal fruiting.
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
70% intensity
Reduce watering in cooler months.
Well-draining, fertile soil. Tolerates a range of soil types but prefers loamy or sandy loam.
50% intensity
Thrives in warm temperatures.
70% intensity
Ideal range is 18-30 °C. Can tolerate brief cooler periods.
Outdoor, Greenhouse
50% intensity
Feed during the growing season.
60% intensity
Use a balanced fertilizer every 2-4 weeks. Reduce in winter.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | Yes |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods and fruiting. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings.
Prune to shape the tree, remove dead or crossing branches, and manage size. Light pruning can be done anytime, with heavier pruning in late winter or early spring.
Easily propagated from seeds, cuttings, or air layering. Seeds should be sown fresh, and cuttings taken from semi-hardwood in spring or summer.
Young trees may need repotting annually or biennially into larger containers. Mature trees in the ground rarely require repotting.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Cluster Fig (Ficus racemosa)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Moraceae |
| Genus | Ficus |
| Species | Ficus racemosa |
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Answers based on plant encyclopedia data
