Ficus deltoidea (Mistletoe Fig)

DISCLAIMER

1. The actual plant may differ as each pot has its own unique natural look and although look identical but never 100% similar to the image pictured here.
2. Flowers/Fruits are seasonal and plants may not be with flowers/fruits at the time of order/delivery.
3. Overall Height is measured from the bottom of the pot to the tallest point of the plant vertically.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Common Names: Delta Fig, Fig Shrub, Mistletoe Fig
• Mistletoe Fig is an evergreen large shrub or small tree to 23' with a spreading and rounded growth habit and is sometimes epiphytic in its native habitat in SE Asia.
• In cooler climates, it is commonly used as an indoor houseplant and will grow to 3 feet in a container. This is an unusual plant with shiny, waxy, green leaves and yellowish undersides that have triangular black glands in between the leaf veins. The plant also produces yellowish, non-edible figs year-round. It is also used as a bonsai specimen.
• It withstands heavy pruning with flowers and fruit appearing on both new and old growth. It has few pest/disease problems. 

SOIL REQUIREMENT

•  Mistletoe Fig prefers dry soil.

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FEEDING/FERTILIZER

• Fertilize mistletoe fig monthly with diluted high-nitrogen fertilizer, following label instructions.

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LIGHT REQUIREMENT

• Medium to high light.  It can tolerate low light conditions and temperatures to 30 degrees F. for short periods.

WATER REQUIREMENT

• Medium relative humidity with a temperature of greater than 55 degrees F.
• During the growing season (spring to fall), water your fiddle-leaf fig when the top inch of soil feels dry.

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