Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Moraceae

Genus:

Ficus

Species:

Ficus pumila

USDA Symbol:

FIPU2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Vine

Height:

1500 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Ground Cover:

Yes

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★★★☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Prefers organic matter-rich substrates

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

15–90 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination and warm temperatures around 70-75°F. Germination can be erratic.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI