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Ficus carica

Common Fig

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Deciduous shrub/tree with lobed leaves and edible syconium fruit. Native to the Mediterranean, requires full sun for optimal growth and fruiting.
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Plant Details

Common Name Common Fig
Family Moraceae
Genus Ficus
Species Carica
Origin Mediterranean Basin / Western Asia
Blooming Spring/Summer, flowers inside syconium.
Leaf Color Green to yellow-green
Sunlight Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining loamy soil mixed with perlite or pumice for aeration.

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Watering

Keep moist during growth, reduce significantly in winter dormancy. Avoid waterlogging.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun outdoors; bright indirect to direct light indoors. Rotate regularly.

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Fertilization

Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly spring-summer. Stop in autumn/winter.

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Pruning

Prune in late winter before new growth to control size and shape.

Pest Control Aphid Fungus Gnat Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 3 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 50000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
2000 – 3500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
350 – 2000
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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