| Care |
Mulch and water with a seaweed based fertiliser on planting to reduce transplant shock, regular watering until the plant is established, usually around 12 weeks. Prune regularly to help maintain a tidy growth habit. Apply a slow release fertiliser twice yearly and protect from frost. |
| Common names |
Wax Fig |
| Foliage |
Dense round glossy foliage, little cream-red berries. |
| Growth |
1mt(h) x 1mt(w) |
| Growth rate |
Medium |
| Habit |
Compact growing fig. |
| Origin |
The Green Island Fig has confusing origins and many synonyms. The parent plant (F. microcarpa) has a wide distribution, from India, China, SE Asia and Australia. |
| Position |
Full Sun / Part Shade |
| Pot size |
200mm Pot |
| Soil type |
Well drained premium soil. |
| Uses |
Perfect for uses such as containers for indoor/outdoor or patio planting, bonsai,coastal hedges & ground cover. |
