Indoor Fig Ficus carica

Indoor Fig (Ficus carica) is a indoor / patio fruit plant grown for sweet fig fruit. Suited to bright light; south or west window ideal and free-draining potting compost, it reaches about 1–1.5 m in pots with a 0.8–1.2 m spread. Harvest in late summer if warm for fresh eating and preserving.

  • Sun: Bright light; south or west window ideal
  • Soil: Free-draining potting compost
  • Watering: Water when top compost dries; avoid standing water
  • Harvest: Late summer if warm
  • Difficulty: Moderate

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