Name: Ficus brandegeei
Brand: Planet Desert
SKU: 1898
Price: 18.89 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (5 reviews)

Ficus brandegeei, known by its common name “Desert Fig”, is a compact plant from the Moraceae family. It features gorgeous heart-shaped green leaves and light bark. Growing from 4 to 12 inches in height, this interesting tree type originates from Mexico. Desert figs closely relate to Ficus Palmeri and are perfect for indoor settings!

Flowering
Ficus brandegeei is an attractive ornamental plant that produces flowers from the month of December through February.

Watering
Noted for heart-shaped leaves, the Desert fig tree needs frequent watering. Misting twice to thrice a week also works well. Ensure not to overwater your plant.

Soil
Well-drained soil is ideal for desert figs. Arid or moist, mucky soils should be avoided.

Hardiness
Ficus brandegeei belongs to the hardiness zone of 10a to 11. Additionally, it cannot withstand temperatures less than 30 to 32° F (-1.1 to 0° C).

Light
Fig desert plants enjoy full sun to partial shade. Place them for a few hours in bright light and they will grow happily.

Propagation
You can propagate this variety by seeds or cuttings.

Genus	Ficus

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4" Pot (waking from dormancy)

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Please note: Our large plants are many years old, and as a result, they might have minor scaring but will arrive 100% healthy and looking great.

Please note: Our large plants are shipped bare root. They are also many years old, and as a result, they might have minor scaring but will arrive healthy and looking great.

Please note: All perennial drought tolerant plants 1 gal or larger will be shipped bare root. Before sending perennial plants, we often trim the leafy parts and remove flowers or buds. This helps them survive shipping and adjust to transplanting better

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