How to Care for Ficus pumila (Creeping Fig)

Korean name: 푸밀라(왕모람)

Ficus pumila is a climbing foliage plant characterized by small heart-shaped leaves that cling well to walls or supports. It grows healthily indoors when given moderate sunlight and humidity.

Key facts

• Category: Foliage plant
• Family: Moraceae
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: East Asia (Southern China, Japan, Taiwan)
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Traits: climbing plant, easy to grow, foliage plant, indoor plant
• Also known as: Creeping Fig, Climbing Fig

Care Guide

• Light: Thrives in partial shade or bright indirect light.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when soil is dry.
• Soil: Use well-draining general potting soil.
• Humidity: Prefers moderately humid conditions.
• Temperature: 15~30°C
• Fertilizer: Apply liquid fertilizer every 1-2 months during growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Ficus pumila?

Water thoroughly when soil is dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Ficus pumila?

It likes Thrives in partial shade or bright indirect light.. You can grow it indoors. Use Use well-draining general potting soil..

Is Ficus pumila safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Ficus pumila good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 15~30°C. Humidity: Prefers moderately humid conditions.. Fertilise Apply liquid fertilizer every 1-2 months during growing season..