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Florida Strangler Fig

Ficus aspera 'Parcelli'

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Florida Strangler Fig (Ficus aspera 'Parcelli') at A Very Successful Garden Center

Florida Strangler Fig foliage

Florida Strangler Fig foliage

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Florida Strangler Fig (Ficus aspera 'Parcelli') at A Very Successful Garden Center

Florida Strangler Fig fruit

Florida Strangler Fig fruit

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Florida Strangler Fig (Ficus aspera 'Parcelli') at A Very Successful Garden Center

Florida Strangler Fig foliage

Florida Strangler Fig foliage

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Height:  10 feet

Spread:  5 feet

Sunlight:  full sun  partial shade 

Other Names:  Mosaic Clown Fig

Description:

An attractive indoor selection perfect for large containers; green oval leaves with creamy white variegation create a lovely, eye catching accent; produces small ornamental fruit that vary from green to cream and pink

Features & Attributes

Florida Strangler Fig's attractive glossy oval leaves remain green in color with showy creamy white variegation throughout the year on a plant with an upright spreading habit of growth.

This is a multi-stemmed evergreen houseplant with an upright spreading habit of growth. This plant may benefit from an occasional pruning to look its best.

Planting & Growing

When grown indoors, Florida Strangler Fig can be expected to grow to be about 10 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 5 feet. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 50 years. This houseplant will do well in a location that gets either direct or indirect sunlight, although it will usually require a more brightly-lit environment than what artificial indoor lighting alone can provide. It does best in average to evenly moist soil, but will not tolerate standing water. The surface of the soil shouldn't be allowed to dry out completely, and so you should expect to water this plant once and possibly even twice each week. Be aware that your particular watering schedule may vary depending on its location in the room, the pot size, plant size and other conditions; if in doubt, ask one of our experts in the store for advice. It is not particular as to soil type or pH; an average potting soil should work just fine. Be warned that parts of this plant are known to be toxic to humans and animals, so special care should be exercised if growing it around children and pets.

There are many factors that will affect the ultimate height, spread and overall performance of a plant when grown indoors; among them, the size of the pot it's growing in, the amount of light it receives, watering frequency, the pruning regimen and repotting schedule. Use the information described here as a guideline only; individual performance can and will vary. Please contact the store to speak with one of our experts if you are interested in further details concerning recommendations on pot size, watering, pruning, repotting, etc.

-- THIS IS A HOUSEPLANT AND IS NOT MEANT TO SURVIVE THE WINTER OUTDOORS IN OUR CLIMATE --

 
 
Hardiness Zone Plant Height Minimum Sunlight
Characteristics
Accent  Garden  Container 
Applications
Fruit  Foliage Color  Winter Value  Attracts Wildlife 
Ornamental Features