How to tend a Ficus deltoidea

Also known as: Urostigma ovoideum Miq., Synoecia diversifolia (Blume) Miq., Erythrogyne lutescens (Desf.) Vis., Ficus deltoidea var. angustifolia (Miq.) Corner, Ficus deltoidea f. angustissima Corner, Ficus deltoidea var. arenaria Corner, Ficus deltoidea var. bilobata Corner, Ficus deltoidea var. borneensis Corner, Ficus deltoidea var. kunstleri (King) Corner, Ficus deltoidea f. longipedunculata Corner, Ficus deltoidea var. lutescens (Desf.) Corner, Ficus deltoidea var. peltata Corner, Ficus deltoidea var. recurvata Kochummen, Ficus deltoidea f. subhirsuta Corner, Ficus deltoidea f. subsessilis (Miq.) Corner, Ficus deltoidea var. trengganuensis Corner, Ficus diversifolia Blume, Ficus diversifolia var. deltoidea (Jack) Ridl., Ficus diversifolia var. kunstleri King, Ficus diversifolia var. latifolia Kurz, Ficus diversifolia var. latissima Miq., Ficus diversifolia var. lutescens (Desf.) King, Ficus diversifolia var. ovoidea (Jack) King, Ficus diversifolia var. subsessilis Miq., Ficus lutescens Desf., Ficus ovoidea Jack, Ficus ovoidea var. lutescens (Desf.) Kuntze, Ficus retusa var. ovoidea (Jack) Miq., Ficus sideroxylifolia Griff., Ficus spathulata Miq., Ficus viscifolia Hort.Berol. ex Kunth & C.D.Bouché, Synoecia diversifolia var. angustifolia Miq.

Watering

Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Like half shade, may grow in places with bright scattered light

Soil

Soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove and shape excessive branches

About this plant

Origin
Malaysia
Category
Moraceae, Ficus
Size
Diameter ≥ 15 cm, height ≥ 25 cm
Blooming period
Foliage plants, viewing period year around
Flower colors
Leaf color dark green, fruit color yellow green, orange red
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