Usos no Paisagismo
Tags de Estilo
Guia de Cultivo para o Sul da Flórida
Requisitos de Luz
Requisitos de Água
Once established (12–18 months), Green Island Ficus is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.
Moderate water. 2-3x per week dry season for hedge use. Once established, moderate drought tolerance. Avoid overwatering.
Solo e Fertilização
Fertilizer: Balanced 8-2-12 with iron and manganese for limestone soils.
Schedule: February, May, September slow-release granular with micronutrients.
Tolerância ao Sal
- Altura Madura
- 2–8 ft
- Largura Madura
- 2–8 ft
- Taxa de Crescimento
- slow-to-moderate
- Demanda de Água
- 3/10
- Grau Florida
- Florida #1
- Custo Instalado
- $$
- Zonas USDA
- 10a, 10b, 11
- Status FLEPPC
- None
- Classificação Iguana
- 5/10
Onde Comprar no Sul da Flórida
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Perguntas Frequentes
How fast does Green Island Ficus grow in South Florida?
Green Island Ficus has a slow-to-moderate growth rate. In South Florida's warm, humid climate it typically establishes quickly with proper watering and fertilization.
Is Green Island Ficus safe for pets?
Green Island Ficus is not safe for pets. Latex sap may cause mild irritation. Ficus leaves cause mild GI upset if consumed by pets. Low risk in landscape setting.
How much water does Green Island Ficus need in South Florida?
Low water needs (3/10). Once established (12–18 months), Green Island Ficus is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.
Can Green Island Ficus tolerate salt air in South Florida?
Green Island Ficus has moderate salt tolerance (6/10). It can handle some coastal exposure but should be protected from direct ocean spray.
Is Green Island Ficus available in Miami-Dade County?
In Miami-Dade County, Green Island Ficus is classified as: allowed. Allowed.
Disponibilidade por Município no Sul da Flórida
Miami-Dade County
Allowed. Non-restricted.
✓ Apto para costa
USDA Zone 10a–11. Tropical climate, year-round warmth and humidity.
Ver Guia do Município →Broward County
Allowed. Standard HOA hedge specification throughout Broward County.
✓ Apto para costa
USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical with warm winters and wet/dry seasons.
Ver Guia do Município →Palm Beach County
Allowed. Cold sensitive — may be damaged in freezes north of Lake Worth.
✓ Apto para costa
USDA Zone 9b–10b. Transitional zone with occasional winter cold in north.
Ver Guia do Município →Collier County
Allowed. Common in Naples area upscale HOA communities.
✓ Apto para costa
USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical Gulf Coast with seasonal flooding.
Ver Guia do Município →Monroe County
Allowed. Moderate-high salt tolerance for Keys protected sites.
✓ Apto para costa
USDA Zone 11. Tropical maritime, highest salt exposure of all 5 counties.
Ver Guia do Município →Referências completas de portarias disponíveis para assinantes Profissionais. Sempre verifique os requisitos atuais do condado antes da instalação.
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