A vigorous and versatile evergreen climbing vine or groundcover, Ficus repens is prized for its small, heart-shaped leaves and ability to cling to surfaces with aerial roots. This low-maintenance plant creates lush, green coverage on walls, fences, and trellises, or can be used as a dense groundcover. Its rapid growth and adaptability make it a favorite for adding texture and greenery to a variety of landscapes.
Ficus repens (Creeping Fig)
Ficus repens
Creeping Fig
A vigorous and versatile evergreen climbing vine or groundcover, Ficus repens is prized for its small, heart-shaped leaves and ability to cling to surfaces with aerial roots. This low-maintenance plant creates lush, green coverage on walls, fences, and trellises, or can be used as a dense groundcover. Its rapid growth and adaptability make it a favorite for adding texture and greenery to a variety of landscapes.
| Plant Type | Vine |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 9 (20° F) |
| Flower Color | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Season | Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Height | 20-30 ft |
| Spread | 6-10 ft |
| Spacing | 6 ft |
| Characteristics | Great Foliage |
| Attracts | |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Walls and Fences |
| Tolerance | Clay Soil, Heat, Rocky Soil |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
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