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Ficus pumila 'Minima'

 
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Family: Moraceae (mor-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Ficus (FY-kus) (Info)
Species: pumila (POO-mil-uh) (Info)
Cultivar: Minima

One vendor has this plant for sale.

9 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Vines and Climbers

Height:
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color:
Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time:
N/A

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen

Other details:
May be a noxious weed or invasive
This plant is suitable for growing indoors
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
This plant is resistant to deer

Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
By simple layering

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Scottsdale, Arizona
Charter Oak, California
Country Club, California
Newcastle, California
San Diego, California
Thousand Oaks, California
Sarasota, Florida
Atlanta, Georgia
Gainesville, Georgia
Rest Haven, Georgia
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Henderson, Nevada
Kure Beach, North Carolina
Houston, Texas
Pecan Grove, Texas
Port Arthur, Texas
San Antonio, Texas



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