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Here's Everything You Need To Know
What options are there?
The hanging ficus pumila measures approximately 88cm tall and 22cm wide. The hanging version comes pre-potted in a small black pot measuring 10cm wide and 8.5cm tall. The ficus pumuila on spike comes with a xxcm plastic spike.
Will you be able to tell it’s not real?
The ficus pumila or creeping fig, has small round green leaves sprouting from long trailing stems of varying lengths. The leaves also vary in shade to give the effect of new growing foliage.
Where should you use it?
In its natural habitat, creeping fig prefers bright, indirect sunlight and warm temperatures. If there’s a spot like this in your home, it will be perfect to pull off your faux ficus pumila. Alternatively, being artificial means it’ll be just fine wherever you decide to use it in your interior.
Either hang it up to add height to your space or sit it on your bookcase, shelf or window ledge and allow it to cascade down.
When the hanging ficus pumila arrives, this is what you need to do:
- Unpack
Your hanging ficus pumila will arrive in a sturdy cardboard box. The pot and foliage may be wrapped in extra packaging to keep them safe, which should be recycled where possible.
- Plant
The ficus pumila on a spike comes with a xxcm long plastic spike for easy planting. All you need to do is push the spike into your chosen potting medium and before you know it you’ve got a beautiful low maintenance display!
What about ongoing maintenance?
The hanging ficus pumia isn’t difficult to grow; in fact that’s the main issue with it. It needs lots of regular pruning to keep it in shape or else it can quickly take over its surroundings and even cause damage to buildings. It also prefers very warm humid air and doesn’t like to drop into colder temperatures.
Owning an artificial ficus pumila means that there’s no need to manage its growth and you also won’t need to worry about pests, including mealy bugs and aphids which it’s vulnerable to. Instead, you only need to spend a couple of minutes a month to remove any build-up of dust or dirt and keep it clean.
For more information on how to clean your artificial plants,
read our cleaning guide here.
Did you know?
In Taiwan, the fruit of the ficus pumila, or creeping fig, are turned inside out and dried. Gel is extracted and allowed to form a jelly known as ‘Aiyu Jelly’ which is usually served with honey and lemon juice.
Looking for something else?
If the hanging ficus pumila isn’t what you’re looking for, view our full range of
foliage and greenery here.