Ficus lyrata (Fiddleleaf Fig)
Fiddleleaf figs is a large evergreen tree native to parts of western and central Africa. It is very often grown as a houseplant as it can withstand low light level. Ficus lyrata has a large large, thick, glossy green fiddle or lyre-shaped leaves. In warm locations, fiddleleaf fig tree becomes a large, spreading tree with aerial roots which quickly become small trunks and it will grow into a large shade tree. Inside it can remain as a manageable container size plant. Place fiddleleaf figs in areas of medium light inside and at least partial sun outdoors. Water only when dry. The roots of this fig tree species aren't as aggressive as other tropical figs.
- Landscape Information
- Botanical Description
- Horticulture Management
-
By KENPEI (KENPEIs photo) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html), CC-BY-SA-3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/) or CC BY-SA 2.1 jp (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.1/jp/deed.en)], via Wikimedia Commons
-
By KENPEI (KENPEIs photo) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html), CC-BY-SA-3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/) or CC BY-SA 2.1 jp (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.1/jp/deed.en)], via Wikimedia Commons
Search plant on Google
Download as PDF
-
French Name: Figuier lyre
Pronunciation: FYE-kuss lye-RAY-tuh
-
Plant type: Tree
-
Origin: Tropical W & C Africa
-
Heat Zones: 7 to 15
Hardiness Zones: 10 to 13
-
Uses: Bonsai, Espalier, Specimen, Indoor, Container, Shade, Street, Pollution Tolerant / Urban
-
Size/Shape
Growth Rate: Moderate
Tree Shape: Spreading
Canopy Symmetry: Irregular
Canopy Density: Medium
Canopy Texture: Coarse
Height at Maturity: 8 to 15 m
Spread at Maturity: 8 to 10 meters
Time to Ultimate Height: 10 to 20 Years
-
By KENPEI (KENPEIs photo) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html), CC-BY-SA-3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/) or CC BY-SA 2.1 jp (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.1/jp/deed.en)], via Wikimedia Commons
-
By KENPEI (KENPEIs photo) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html), CC-BY-SA-3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/) or CC BY-SA 2.1 jp (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.1/jp/deed.en)], via Wikimedia Commons
Search plant on Google
Download as PDF
-
Foliage
Leaf Arrangement : Alternate
Leaf Venation: Pinnate
Leaf Persistance: Evergreen
Leaf Type: Simple
Leaf Blade: 20 - 30
Leaf Shape: Obovate
Leaf Margins: Undulate, Entire
Leaf Texture: Glossy, Coarse
Leaf Scent: No Fragance
Color(growing season): Green
Color(changing season): Green
-
Flower
-
Trunk
Trunk Susceptibility to Breakage: Generally resists breakage
Number of Trunks: Single Trunk
Trunk esthetic Values: Not Showy
-
Fruit
Fruit Type: Fleshy
Fruit Size Range: 1.5 - 3
Fruit Color: Green
-
By KENPEI (KENPEIs photo) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html), CC-BY-SA-3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/) or CC BY-SA 2.1 jp (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.1/jp/deed.en)], via Wikimedia Commons
-
By KENPEI (KENPEIs photo) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html), CC-BY-SA-3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/) or CC BY-SA 2.1 jp (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.1/jp/deed.en)], via Wikimedia Commons
Search plant on Google
Download as PDF
-
Tolerance
Heat Tolerance: Yes
Salt Tolerance: Good
-
Requirements
Soil Ph Requirements: Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Light Requirements: Full, Part
-
Management
Susceptibility to Pests and Diseases: Yes
Pruning Requirements: Needed, to develop a strong structure
Fruit/ Leaves/ Flowers litter: Yes
Life Span: 25-50 years
Edible Parts: None
Pests: Mites, Scales, Mealy-Bug
Plant Propagation: Cutting, Layering