Ficus deltoidea, also called Mistletoe Fig is a tropical plant that is prized for its decorative foliage and its unusual fruits that resemble miniature figs. The leaves are delta-shaped (triangle-shaped) and have pale veins. Figs are decorative but rarely eaten.
Interesting fact: Female leaves often have a small black dot in the center
Caution! Risk of toxicity if swallowed.
- Family: Moraceae.
- Origin: Southeast Asia
- Watering:
- Spring to fall: Allow the first third of the potting soil to dry out between waterings.
- Winter: Let the soil dry out completely between waterings.
- Ambient humidity: Moderate.
- Type of soil: Rich, but very draining.
- Avoid water remaining in the saucer.
- Brightness: Moderate to high.
- Orientation: East, west or slightly away from a south window.
- Growth: Fast.
- Temperature: Warm, never below 12ᵒC and avoid drafts.
- Between 15ᵒC and 25ᵒC.
Pot diameter: 10 cm.
Grown in Quebec.
Like nature, every plant is unique. Natural items are all different and may contain irregularities.
