Ficus Pumila Quercifolia (also known as String of Frogs, Oakleaf Creeping Fig, and Miniature Oakleaf Fig) is native to eastern China, southern Japan, and Vietnam. It is most commonly grown as a houseplant in containers or terrariums, or outdoors in containers or hanging baskets. It can also be used as groundcover, and its slow-growing, petite foliage is much less likely to become invasive than the larger variety, Ficus Pumila Creeping Fig. Quercifolia's evergreen foliage grows about 12 inches high and spreads 24-36 inches. With consistent water, Creeping Fig will flourish in sun to part shade and it isn't susceptible to any significant pests or disease.
Ficus Pumila Quercifolia Selling Tips
Sell Ficus Pumila Quercifolia to your customers who are looking for easy-to-grow groundcover for a small space, or foliage to spill over a hanging basket or mixed container. Miniature Oakleaf Fig also makes a wonderful addition to fairy gardens due to its slow-growing nature and petite foliage. This plant requires very little work and offers attractive evergreen foliage that spreads 24-36 inches. It is perennial outdoors in zone 7-11 and will succeed in full sun to partial shade.
1. Plant in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Space plants 12-18 inches apart for groundcover, or one starter plant per container.
2. Water regularly; keep soil moist, not soggy.
General Growing Tips For Your Rooted Cutting Liner
For best results with Ficus Pumila Quercifolia use well-drained soil in full sun or part shade with 250 ppm constant feed and a pH of 5.6-7.5. Plant one starter plant per 4-inch container. Space plants 3-4 inches apart for airflow. No major pests or diseases affect this plant.
Flowering
Ficus Pumila Quercifolia is not known for its flowers.
Pinching
This plant does not require pinching.
Spacing
We recommend spacing containers 3-4 inches apart for airflow.
Height Control
This plant doesn't tend to stretch tall.
Pests
No major pests affect this plant.
Disease
No major diseases affect this plant. Use well-drained soil to avoid root rot.
Planting Ficus Pumila Quercifolia Liners
Plant one plug per 4-inch container in well-drained soil. Place starter plant in the middle of the pot and completely cover the ellepot with soil.
Rooted Cuttings
Cuttings vary in size between different plant families. These rooted starter plants will arrive ready to be transplanted in to your final container. If they are to be used in a landscape application, you will need to establish them in a 4 inch pot or an 1801 before planting outside.
Ficus Pumila Quercifolia Quick Reference Guide
4 Inch crop time | 4-6 Weeks |
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Habit | Spreading |
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Height | 12 inches |
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Light | Full Sun - Part Shade |
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Minimum Temp | 45-50 |
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Perennial Zone | 7-11 |
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Water Needs | Moderate |
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