Ficus lingua is a rare and elegant variety of tropical fig tree, recognized for its elongated and delicately textured foliage. Its narrow, slightly wavy, and deep green leaves resemble a tapered tongue, which explains its name.
Light pruning is recommended to maintain a harmonious shape. Remove any dry or yellow leaves. Like all Ficus, it may lose some leaves when changing environments, which is normal.
Warning! Risk of toxicity if ingested.
- Family: Moraceae.
- Origin: West and Central Africa.
- Watering:
- Spring to autumn: Allow the top third of the soil to dry between waterings.
- Winter: Allow the soil to dry completely between waterings.
- Ambient humidity: Moderate.
- Soil type: Rich and very well-draining.
- Avoid water standing in the saucer.
- Light: Moderate to high.
- Orientation: East, west, or slightly away from a south-facing window.
- Growth: Slow.
- Temperature:
- Between 15°C and 22°C.
Pot diameter: 6 cm.
Grown in Quebec.
Like nature, every plant is unique. Natural items are all different and may contain irregularities.
