Cling-On® Cyathistipula African Fig Ficus cyathistipula

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Atrium® Collection - High light plants for bright spaces. Lovers of bright, airy, south- or west-facing rooms, these plants enjoy basking in the sun streaming in from windows. In the summertime, take them on a siesta to relax with you on your patio.

Cocoon® Collection - Low light plants for calming spaces. These plants are homebodies, preferring to spend their time in the lower light levels of interior rooms or those with smaller windows. Their sanctuary is a room that faces north or east.

  • Cling-On® Cyathistipula - African Fig - Ficus cyathistipula
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Exposure
  • Low
  • Medium
  • High

  • FEATURES

    Meet Cling-On ‘Cyathistipula’, more commonly known as the African Fig. As part of our Cling-On® collection, this African Fig is more forgiving and tolerant of average home growing conditions. It features gorgeous, glossy, dark green leaves that can grow up to 8 inches long over time and really cling-on! As your African Fig grows, it will develop woody branches readily, with flaking, exfoliating bark like a birch tree. Thus, it’s also known as the “Birchbark Fig”.

    Adaptable As Houseplant
    Foliage Interest
    Harmful To: 
    Pets

    CHARACTERISTICS

    Plant Type: 
    Houseplant
    Height Category: 
    Tall
    Height: 
    48 - 72 Inches 1.2m - 1.8m
    Foliage Colors: 
    Green
    Foliage Shade: 
    Dark, glossy green leaves
    Habit: 
    Upright
    Container Role: 
    Thriller

    PLANT NEEDS

    Light Requirement: 
    High
    Low
    Medium

    Low - No direct sun, not near a window. Medium - Medium bright indirect light in the AM or PM, typically from an east or west window. High - Bright direct or indirect light for much of the day, typically from a south window.

    Maintenance Category: 
    Moderate
    Preferred Temperature: 
    60 - 85 °F
    Water Category: 
    Average
    Humidity Preference: 
    Medium
    High
    Container Soil Type: 
    Indoor Potting Mix
    Needs Good Drainage
    Uses: 
    Bright Spaces
    Low Light Spaces
    Uses Notes: 

    Not for human or animal consumption.

    Maintenance Notes: 
    • For optimal performance, keep your Cling-On Fig at 60-85°F (15-29°C). 
    • Be sure to position your Cling-On Fig away from cold drafts and forced air. 
    • Cling-On Figs thrive in bright indirect light. 
    • Cling-On Figs prefer to dry out some in between waterings. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out before giving your Fig a good soaking. 
    • Feed your Cling-On once per month at half strength when it is actively growing. Reduce frequency of fertilization in the winter months. If no new leaves are growing, it does not need to be fertilized.
    • Protect furniture when watering & fertilizing.
    • If your Cling-On Fig is a young plant, it will grow fairly quickly and may need to be repotted every 1-2 years.  When repotting your Fig, use all purpose potting mix with added orchid bark and perlite to ensure good drainage and plenty of nutrients. 
    • This Cling-On Fig has broad leaves that should be dusted regularly to ensure it is photosynthesizing all the light it can get. 
       PICTURES AND INFORMATION COPIED FROM PROVEN WINNERS 
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