Ficus religiosa 'Darma'

Size

Time to Maturity
No preference

Botanical Details

Family
Moraceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Genus
Ficus can be evergreen or deciduous trees, shrubs or climbers, with often leathery, simple, entire or lobed leaves and tiny flowers borne within a hollow receptacle which enlarges to form the fruit
Name Status
Accepted

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in standard houseplant compost in bright, indirect light. Water moderately during the growing season and apply a high-nitrogen fertiliser monthly; water sparingly in winter. See ornamental fig cultivation

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings

Pruning

No pruning required, but overly long shoots may be shortened in late winter

Pests

May be susceptible to red spider mite, Thrips, scale insects and mealybugs

Diseases

Generally disease-free