Species Ficus lyrata | Known

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Names

Common Names: Fiddle-leaf Fig, Banjo fig

Growth

Height: 8 to 30 inches
Spread: 8 inches to 30 inches
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast

Appearance

Bloom Color: Insignificant
Foliage Color: Green
Fall Foliage Color: Green

Environment

Hardiness Zones: Zones 10-12
Sunlight Requirements: Bright, indirect sunlight for at least 8 hours per day (not full sun)
Soil Type: Well-draining, loamy soil with a balance of sand, perlite, and organic matter
Soil Drainage: Quick-draining soil with added perlite and orchid bark for optimal drainage and moisture balance.
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0

Lifecycle

Lifecycle: Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle: Evergreen broadleaf
Seasons of Interest: Summer and Fall
Bloom Time: Spring to Late Spring

Reproduction

Propagation Methods: Stem cuttings (in water or soil), with leaf cuttings only if a small piece of stem is attached

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife: Attracts bees and hummingbirds

References

Taxonomy

Taxonomic Rank: Species
Author: Warb.
Publication: Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 20: 172 (1894)

Superior Taxa

Kingdom: Plantae
Subkingdom: Pteridobiotina
Phylum: Angiosperms
Order: Rosales
Family: Moraceae
Genus: Ficus

References

Taxonomic data from World Flora Online, accessed June 20, 2024