mistletoe fig

Also known as: mistletoe rubber plant

An evergreen shrub to 5m or more, with broadly obovate, glossy rich green leaves to 8cm, ochre or rusty-brown beneath. Young plants have narrowly lance-shaped leaves; fruits small, dull orange or red

Scientific classification

Species: mistletoe fig (Ficus deltoidea)
Genus: Ficus
Family: Moraceae

Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Conservatory Greenhouse · Shrubs
Plant type: 4-8 metres
Height: 1.5-2.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of mistletoe fig

Distribution map

Southern Eastern Asia

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Culture

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Toxicity

Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of mistletoe fig

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mistletoe fig care guide

Water when upper compost dries, never keep soggy
Watering: Full sun
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Water when upper compost dries, never keep soggy

Fertilizing

Balanced feed every few weeks in warm growing season

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

Propagation

Propagate by seed, leaf-bud or semi-hardwood cuttings

Growing

Grow outdoors in humus-rich moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade with protection from wind in a frost-free area. Grow under glass in loam-based compost in full or filtered light

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