Ficus Green Island

Ficus Green Island Care

Ficus Microcarpa Var

What is the plant

Ficus microcarpa is a tropical tree with smooth light-gray bark and entire oblanceolate leaves about 2-2.5 inches (5–6 cm) long which in Mediterranean climates grows to about forty feet (twelve meters) tall and with an equal spread of crown. Where conditions are favorable for the banyan habit (tropical and humid subtropical) it grows much larger, producing great numbers of prop roots. The largest known specimen is Auntie Sarah's Banyan at the Menehune Botanical Gardens near Nawiliwili, Kauai, Hawai'i which is 110.0 feet (33.53 meters) in height, 250 feet (76.2 meters) in crown spread, and having over one thousand aerial trunks.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

16°C - 20°C

Hardiness zone

max 9а

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
This ficus variety is a low maintenance shrub that doesn’t require frequent watering except when young.
Pruning
it can be pruned freely to maintain the desired size
Fertilizer
Doesn't need fertilizer

Disease diagnosis

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Soil
The Green Island Ficus – Ficus microcarpa, [FY-kus my-kro-KAR-puh] is a slow-growing plant that belongs to the fig family Moraceae. Ficus lyrata and Ficus benjamina tree are other popular indoor Ficus trees. However, the root system of Benjamina is considered invasive.
Temperature
Temperature: Average room temperatures of 60 - 75°F (15 - 24°C are fine. Avoid lower than 55°F (12°C), sudden temperature drops and cold drafts.
Container
Growing green island ficus in containers is pretty simple.

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Additional
What more could you ask from the small and appealing green island ficus. Parts of the plant do contain toxins in the form of a milky sap inside stems which can cause skin irritations, so wear gloves when trimming and handling cuttings. The Ficus microcarpa features dense green foliage with small, rounded leaves. The glossy foliage is often used to help complement surrounding plants with a tropical garden feel.
Popularity
103 people already have this plant 16 people have added this plant to their wishlists