Ficus pumila quercifolia

Ficus pumila quercifolia: Care and growing tips for a unique miniature ground cover

Ficus pumila quercifolia, with its tiny lobed leaves and creeping habit, is a charming and easy-to-grow houseplant. Its delicate appearance and ability to quickly cover surfaces make it an ideal choice for hanging baskets, shelves, living walls or even as a ground cover in open terrariums. It brings a touch of miniature nature to your home.

Interest in terrarium

Ficus pumila quercifolia is an excellent option for open terrariums and living walls, where its need for high humidity can be partially satisfied. It can be used to create a lush floor effect, to dress walls or to add a touch of greenery to compositions.

Exposure and temperature

• Light: Ficus pumila quercifolia prefers bright but indirect light. Avoid direct exposure to sunlight, as it can burn the leaves.
• Temperature: The ideal temperature for Ficus pumila quercifolia is between 18°C and 24°C . It does not tolerate temperatures below 10°C.

Watering

• Humidity: Ficus pumila quercifolia needs regular watering to keep the substrate constantly moist, but not soggy.
• Frequency: Allow the top layer of soil to dry out slightly between waterings to prevent root rot.
• Water: Use room temperature, non-calcareous water to water your Ficus pumila quercifolia.

Substrate

• Mix: Use a mixture of quality houseplant potting soil, perlite and sphagnum moss for optimal drainage.
• Acidity: A slightly acidic substrate is ideal for Ficus pumila quercifolia.

Fertilizer

• Timing: During the growing season (spring and summer), feed with a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer every two weeks.
• Dosage: Dilute the fertilizer halfway to avoid burning the roots.
• Reduction: Reduce or stop fertilizing in the fall and winter.

Repotting

• Frequency: Repot the Ficus pumila quercifolia every 1 to 2 years , in spring, in a pot slightly larger than the previous one.
• Potting soil: Use fresh, well-drained potting soil for repotting or let it grow on xaxim .

Multiplication

Ficus pumila quercifolia is easily propagated by stem cuttings in spring and summer.

Mistakes to avoid

• Overwatering: Overwatering can lead to root rot.
• Lack of light: A lack of light can weaken the plant and make its foliage dull.
• Too low temperatures: Too low temperatures can damage the plant.
• Drafts: Drafts can dry out the plant.

With its miniature foliage and climbing appearance, the Ficus pumila quercifolia is the ideal plant to add a touch of greenery and originality to your interior. Let yourself be seduced by its ease of maintenance and its ability to transform any space into a miniature garden!

Additional Tips

• Pruning: Pruning can be used to control the growth and shape of the plant.
• Support: Ficus pumila quercifolia can be grown on a trellis, wall or other support to create a climbing effect. It is also very decorative in hanging baskets.