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Ficus 'Velvet' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Ficus 'Velvet'

Ficus 'Velvet'

Low Maintenance

Genus: Ficus
Family: Moraceae

About this plant

A robust, upright tree to 2m, with velvety, rust-coloured stems and thick, leathery leaves, glossy when young, and with bronze-tinted veins. A good houseplant for a bright spot

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

H1C

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

Loam

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in loam-based potting compost in full light. Water moderately during the growing season and apply a high-nitrogen fertiliser monthly; water sparingly in winter. See ornamental fig cultivation

Pruning

No pruning required, but overly long shoots may be shortened in late winter

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings or air layering

Pests

May be susceptible to red spider mite, thrips, scale insects and mealybugs

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Planting Places

Gravel Garden

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years