How much sunlight does my Ficus Petiolaris need?

Ficus Petiolaris requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

How much humidity does Ficus Petiolaris like?

Ficus Petiolaris doesn’t require additional humidity . Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

What type of soil should I use for my Ficus Petiolaris?

Ficus Petiolaris does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Should I fertilize my Ficus Petiolaris?

Ficus Petiolaris should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year , whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

Does Ficus Petiolaris go dormant?

It’s common for Ficus Petiolaris to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.

Which region is Ficus Petiolaris native to?

Ficus Petiolaris is native to worldwide Tropics .

Does Ficus Petiolaris produce flowers?

Ficus Petiolaris produces flowers in the wild, but does not flower when kept as houseplants.

What is the growth pattern for Ficus Petiolaris?

Ficus Petiolaris will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

Can Ficus Petiolaris be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Ficus Petiolaris can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10-12b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Q: Is Ficus Petiolaris easy to care for?

Ficus Petiolaris is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Ficus Petiolaris?

Ficus Petiolaris prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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About Ficus Petiolaris

Did you know that all plants in the Ficus genus produce figs? In fact, the word Ficus quite literally means figs! Even cooler, all figs are pollinated by tiny wasps that use the fruits as a safe place to raise their young. 🐝 Ficus plants also contain latex which emerges as a milky sap when twigs are broken. This latex makes them toxic, so be sure to keep a close eye out if you have children or pets!

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Ficus petiolaris

Genus

Ficus

Family

Moraceae

Order

Rosales

Also known as

Petiolate Fig, Petiolate Fig, Petiolate fig, Rock fig and Ficus palmeri

How to care for Ficus Petiolaris

Water

How often to water your Ficus Petiolaris

Ficus Petiolaris needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Petiolate Fig in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Ficus Petiolaris: 1ft from a window

Ficus Petiolaris love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Ficus Petiolaris does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Ficus Petiolaris in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Ficus Petiolaris

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Ficus Petiolaris: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Ficus Petiolaris after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Ficus Petiolaris is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Humidity

Soil

Fertilizer

Dormancy

Native Region

Flowers

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors