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Creeping Fig (Ficus pumila) growing in South Florida
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Creeping Fig — South Florida Plant Guide

Ficus pumila

Family: Moraceae · Vine

Legal status pending editorial verification. Confirm with your county before installation.

Usos no Paisagismo

wall coverageespaliertrellis covergroundcover on slopes

Tags de Estilo

tropicalcontemporaryresortliving wallformal

Guia de Cultivo para o Sul da Flórida

Requisitos de Luz

Full SunPartial SunPartial ShadeFull Shade

Requisitos de Água

Low3/10

Once established (12–18 months), Creeping Fig is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.

Moderate water. 2-3x per week dry season during establishment. Once established, moderately drought tolerant. Self-attached to walls — irrigation at base.

Solo e Fertilização

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Fertilizer: Light balanced granular. Excess nitrogen promotes excessive growth.

Schedule: February and September light granular. Low fertilizer needs.

Tolerância ao Sal

Moderate (4/10) — some protection from direct spray recommended
Altura Madura
1540 ft
Largura Madura
1030 ft
Taxa de Crescimento
fast
Demanda de Água
3/10
Grau Florida
Florida #1
Custo Instalado
$
Zonas USDA
8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11
Status FLEPPC
None
Classificação Iguana
6/10

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Perguntas Frequentes

How fast does Creeping Fig grow in South Florida?

Creeping Fig has a fast growth rate. In South Florida's warm, humid climate it typically establishes quickly with proper watering and fertilization.

Is Creeping Fig safe for pets?

Creeping Fig is not safe for pets. Latex sap causes mild irritation. Low toxicity risk in landscape settings.

How much water does Creeping Fig need in South Florida?

Low water needs (3/10). Once established (12–18 months), Creeping Fig is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.

Can Creeping Fig tolerate salt air in South Florida?

Creeping Fig has moderate salt tolerance (4/10). It can handle some coastal exposure but should be protected from direct ocean spray.

Is Creeping Fig available in Miami-Dade County?

In Miami-Dade County, Creeping Fig is classified as: allowed. Allowed.

Disponibilidade por Município no Sul da Flórida

Miami-Dade County

Allowed

Allowed. Non-restricted.

USDA Zone 10a–11. Tropical climate, year-round warmth and humidity.

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Broward County

Allowed

Allowed. Standard Broward wall-covering vine in HOA and commercial settings.

USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical with warm winters and wet/dry seasons.

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Palm Beach County

Allowed

Allowed. Very cold hardy — survives throughout Palm Beach County.

USDA Zone 9b–10b. Transitional zone with occasional winter cold in north.

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Collier County

Allowed

Allowed. Used on concrete walls in Naples community development.

USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical Gulf Coast with seasonal flooding.

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Monroe County

Allowed

Allowed..

USDA Zone 11. Tropical maritime, highest salt exposure of all 5 counties.

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