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Ficus ingens

by Johan Wentzel

Ficus trimmed by game
Common Name
Red-leaved fig
Plant Type
Tree
Ficus ingens is known as a rock splitter, not be planted near any structures. Well-suited to a large rock garden and can form a striking focal point.
Plant Description

Ficus ingens is known as a rock splitter and should not be planted near any structures. It can be planted on a large rock garden.

The new red leaves make it very conspicuous early  in the season. Fruit is quite large and edible and is relished by birds, baboons and man.

This makes a beautiful specimen tree in warmer areas with dense shade for those hot summer days.

Ficus ingens is an excellent bonsai subject.

You may find stock of this plant at Random Harvest.

Afrikaanse Naam
Rooiblaarvy
Hardiness
Semi hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Semi-deciduous
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Summer
Flower Colour
White
Shape
Spreading
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
>10m
Region
Gauteng, Mpumalanga, KwaZuluNatal midlands
Habitat
Rocky outcrops
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
No
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