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0Ficus carica L.
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Sources (10)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Ficus carica · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS); The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q36146 · CC0
- Wikidata – IUCN Red List status (P141) · Conservation status · CC0
- IUCN Red List · Conservation status
- Wikimedia Commons – Smokve na grani.jpg · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (hu) – Közönséges füge · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Echte Feige · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Fig · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How members water it
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How it thrives
Watermedium
Lightfull sun
Humiditymediumgeneral genus data
Min. temperature-12 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Ficus tip: Hates being moved – it often drops leaves after a change of position.
Fruit is edible; the latex can cause skin burns in sunlight.
Ficus carica – what to know
Ficus carica – family: Moraceae, genus: Ficus. Native range: Caribbean, North America, Afghanistan, Cyprus, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, North Caucasus, Pakistan, Palestine, Tadzhikistan. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: medium; min. -12 °C. For cats: mildly toxic; for dogs: mildly toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Ficus carica?
Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.
How much light does Ficus carica need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Ficus carica get?
Frost-hardy to about -12 °C – it can overwinter outdoors in many climates.
Is Ficus carica toxic to cats and dogs?
For cats: mildly toxic; for dogs: mildly toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
Ficus
Data sources: GBIF.org – Ficus carica (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q36146 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Smokve na grani.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Wikipedia – Közönséges füge (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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