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Climbing Fig
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Climbing Fig
ficus pumila
The Climbing Fig is a fun plant that can grow up walls and trees! Its heart-shaped leaves are great for hiding and playing peek-a-boo!
Habitat: Tropical and subtropical rainforests, often climbing on trees and structures.
Appearance
The Climbing Fig has small, heart-shaped, dark green leaves when young, maturing to larger, oval ones. It forms a dense, mat-like cover, clinging tightly to surfaces with its sticky aerial roots, often appearing as a vibrant green tapestry.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRosalesFamilyMoraceaeGenusFicus
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
A tiny fig wasp must enter the fig to lay its eggs and pollinate the plant.
It can grow so strongly that it can sometimes crack walls or damage buildings!
The 'fruit' is actually a special structure holding hundreds of tiny flowers inside!
Young Climbing Fig plants look completely different from the mature ones!
Special abilities
Ability
Sticky Feet
Climbing Fig can scale walls and rocks using tiny, adhesive aerial roots that grip almost any surface, helping it reach sunlight.
Ability
Shape-Shifter Leaves
Climbing Fig has small, heart-shaped leaves for climbing, which transform into larger, oval leaves once it matures.
Ability
Root Power
Climbing Fig can root at every node it touches, allowing it to spread widely and quickly cover large areas.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 1500-2000 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring to fall
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Climbing Fig Wasp
Wiebesia pumilae
Crucial for the plant's reproduction.
eats
Lesser Short-nosed Fruit Bat
Cynopterus brachyotis
Disperses seeds by eating its fruit.
shelters
Common House Gecko
Hemidactylus frenatus
Hides within its dense foliage.
Traits
Arboreal
Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Also known as
Climbing Fig TreeCreeping Fig
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
No special safety notes yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Climbing Fig?
1500-2000 cm
When does Climbing Fig bloom?
Spring to fall
Is Climbing Fig edible?
No
Is Climbing Fig toxic?
Mild
What is Climbing Fig's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Climbing Fig pollinated?
Insect
Where is Climbing Fig usually found?
Tropical and subtropical rainforests, often climbing on trees and structures.
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