Ficus Pumila, Creeping Fig Ivy

Create stunning vertical gardens by training Creeping Fig Ivy to climb walls, trellises, or fences.

To design your landscape using Creeping Fig Ivy, also known as Ficus pumila repens, a charming and fast-growing vine with small, lush green leaves, consider the following creative ideas to incorporate this plant effectively into your outdoor space:

Vertical Gardens: Create stunning vertical gardens by training Creeping Fig Ivy to climb walls, trellises, or fences. The cascading foliage of this vine can add a softening effect to hard surfaces, transforming them into living green walls.

Ground Cover: Use Creeping Fig Ivy as a ground cover plant to blanket bare areas of soil or rock in your landscape. Its vigorous growth habit can quickly spread and create a carpet of greenery, adding texture and visual interest to garden beds or slopes.

Living Art: Sculpt Creeping Fig Ivy into living art pieces or shapes to introduce unique and whimsical elements to your landscape. Consider creating patterns, letters, or even animal shapes using the flexible vines of this ivy for a creative and personalized touch.

Container Planting: Grow Creeping Fig Ivy in hanging baskets, pots, or containers to add a touch of greenery to patios, balconies, or outdoor living spaces. The trailing nature of this vine makes it ideal for cascading down from elevated planters, creating a lush and inviting atmosphere.

Accent Plantings: Use Creeping Fig Ivy as accent plantings around garden features such as statues, birdbaths, or ponds. The delicate leaves and trailing vines of this ivy can enhance the beauty of focal points in your landscape and draw attention to specific areas.

Low-Maintenance Landscapes: Incorporate Creeping Fig Ivy into low-maintenance landscapes where its adaptability and minimal care requirements shine. This vine is relatively easy to grow and can thrive in various light conditions, making it a versatile choice for busy gardeners.

By incorporating these design ideas, you can transform your landscape using the beauty and versatility of Creeping Fig Ivy, Ficus pumila repens, as a charming and dynamic element.

Care Guide

Light, Full sun to partial shade.

Water about a cup of water every 2-4 days. Water slowly to allow the soil moist evenly.

Humidity, most Tropical plants can benefit from regular moisture, a humidifier or regular misting is recommended regularly during winter months.

Fertilizing, no need to fertilize right away, We fertilize our plants during the production phase with slow release fertilizer which can last an additional 2-3 months supplying residual nutrients to the plant. Fertilize during spring or fall base on label instructions. You may use a fertilizer formulated for interior plants, preferably a slow release fertilizer 180 days duration,

Repotting, Ficus Pumila can grow exceptionally well in pots for long periods of time, no need to repot for 1-2 years, do maintain a feeding schedule, the longer is kept in its existing pot the more nutrients are needed to maintain the plant happy and healthy. 

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More Frequently Ask Questions

Is it safe to ship plants by mail?

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All plants are guarantee for a period of 30 days, We offer a Satisfaction Guarantee Policy.

Can I order during winter months?

Yes you can, however most Tropical plants are sensitive to extreme cold conditions, once cold temperatures are expected to fall below freezing it will not be safe to ship life plants, we carefully manage shipping decisions during winter months and determine when is safe to ship, please be advise we may need to hold orders until conditions are appropriate to safely ship the plants.