species 19,435 observations

Climbing Fig

Ficus pumila

Field notes

Ficus pumila, commonly known as the creeping fig or climbing fig, is a species of flowering plant in the mulberry family, native to East Asia (southern China, southern Japan,southern Korea, Vietnam) and naturalised in parts of the southeastern and south-central United States. It is also found in cultivation as a houseplant. The Latin specific epithet pumila means "dwarf", and refers to the very small leaves of the plant.

Supports All

3 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Ruddy Daggerwing, Fig Sphinx 2
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Latania Scale 1

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Vines
Light: Full sun Part shade Dappled shade
Moisture: Well drained Moist
Soil: Organic
Drought tolerant: Yes
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Salt
Habit: Climbing Spreading
Plant type: Vine Houseplant

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.