The spray from the inground lawn sprinklers creates ho... read morerrible and unsightly rust stains on the wall -- big patches of bright dark orange. Keep the container warm with high ambient humidity in a bright but not sunny location. For proper indoor creeping fig ⦠It is beautiful and very hardy. However, before planting one of these interesting vines, you should know that some of their coolest characteristics may also mask some obnoxious drawbacks. It is a beautiful green color and really gives the house some style. It seems like the original owners planted it 20yrs ago when they moved in and never attempted to control it. The vine grows vertically 20 to 40 feet, then sends out side shoots horizontally. ut not the parts on the tree but on the same plant which has invaded the walls nearby , could the poison transfer to the tree via the climber's wrapped around it's bark ? It is a robust grower; given adequate light and water it swiftly makes a ground cover and a climbing vine. I repeated the process again lower down. On Aug 27, 2004, ocpws from Riverside, CA wrote: I love this plant for its close growth to the wall and its spread. kill it or at least kill it back enough so I can get a respite from constantly stopping it from growing over. When it gets too dry, creeping fig will drop its leaves prematurely. We also did our best to clear ALL the roots out of our back flowerbeds. The creeping fig does like to be pot bound to a certain degree. On Jun 10, 2011, CentralCoastGardener from Pismo Beach, CA wrote: First time planting a creeping fig. With large arching branches and long pointed leaves, it looks attractive indoors (apart from leaves dropping). On May 10, 2010, deeleegee from Houston, TX wrote: I am one who hates this plant! 20 members have or want this plant for trade. As its name suggests, the Creeping Fig can literally cover up everything. It's likely rooted itself in some poor crevice within the tree. And yes, it's suckered up paint from our fences as well. So I just planted 2 plants of my own to cover the wall, I hope it grows fast! Creeping Fig: A Field Guide In a tight space, creeping fig vines will cover a fence with a flat green curtain of heart-shaped leaves. We've actually severed it in several places and it's only killed a few of the many branches. Feeding. It is a fast-growing woody vine. Should I spray or brush Glyphosate (Roundup or whatever )..on the creepers leaves b... read moreut not the parts on the tree but on the same plant which has invaded the walls nearby , could the poison transfer to the tree via the climber's wrapped around it's bark ? It also presents an alternative where invasive evergreen ground covers might be initial choices. People that do not want to do a lot of maintenance hate this plant because it quickly goes out of control, while people willing to do some regular pruning love it because it is beautiful and effective. I just wanted to add that this past early spring we decided to try to unblock the landscape drains on the side and back of the house, as the rains we had in So.Cal. I read the negative comments and I simply have never encountered any of those problems. Otherwise it is a beautiful plant, but we call it Jumanji! On Oct 8, 2009, englishsoup from Hemet, CA wrote: I bought a house 2 months ago and have this 'triffid' growing over from a garden on the other side of the wall. Its evergreen, takes very little water, the deer don't bother it, the hot summers don't bother it, the cold winters don't bother it. Added 6.13.10 The plant is mature, producing the large leaves and fruit. If you live in SoFL, DO NOT plant this! That area grew up last year onto the wall, so now I've planted some bigger plants right up next to the wall. F. pumila is easy to propagate through stem-tip cuttings. The wall probably retains warmth and that would make sense too. Creeping fig was taking over the outside of my house when we moved in 3 years ago. I eventual... read morely discovered the root system goes at least 15 inches deep, with roots as large as 3 to 4 inches in diameter that grow all the way across the yard and under patie slab and the foundation of my house. I can see that it would not be advisable for any kind of plant on the outside wall of a house. I nice creeping fig cover will transform the wall from a light yellow covered with unsightly orange rust stains to a blanket of emerald green. Unlike most other varieties of Ficus, the Creeping Fig has rather small leaves and long trailing stems. I put them in the ground and left them bound to the original stick. It will cover anything. does not kill the plant. The roots are delicate when it comes to splitting up an existing plant. For this reason, most gardeners grow the vines on a trellis, topiary frame or some framework that is dispensable. It has several excellent qualities. We pulled about enough to fill 10 garbage bags, and our yard is not that big. Above it is said to be poisonous, but in China and neighboring Asian countries, the figs are used as an ingredient in a drink called "Grass Jelly." Vigorous-growing, clinging, dense branches will adhere to any surface. On several occasions in our attempt to remove some of the fig, we've found that it's rooted itself to another location in the dirt. :0( . Creeping fig is very hardy and drought tolerant once established. Your concerns are warranted, this vine may kill the Palm. Prune to control rampant growth and to remove horizontal branches which stand out from the support and produce unattractive adult foliage. Invasive? Questions about Creeping Fig asked by other gardeners. This is a cold hardy groundcover and does well anywhere in South Florida. All of this is fortunate enough, but the vine also tolerates slightly alkaline as well as slightly acidic soil and actually prefers less fertile soil, thriving in infertile clay or sandy loam. I believe that because we do have some hard freezes, that is why I've not been able to get it to grow as prolifically as I would have liked. If you live in Central Florida DON'T PLANT IT!! Ficus pumila, or Climbing fig, is a vigorous, fast-growing evergreen vine that can climb to 15 feet or more when grown outdoors. Cutting off some or all of the leaves and shoots first and then applying it is exactly the wrong way to go about it and is the direct opposite of the manufacturers instructions. Climbing Ficus is a fast growing, hardy traditional climber with a very classic look. It looks good but is out of control; I don't know where it came from but it is also on my neighbors wall and as far down the walls as far as I can see...so invasive, definitely. I have no intention of using it outside. This is obviously not the case. Part sun to part shade is best for these plants, though they'll grow in any light. On Nov 21, 2012, umaka from Nairobi,Kenya wrote: Am I glad I read this post tonight before planting the creeping fig on my compound ! Creeping fig vine is a popular ground and wall cover in warmer parts of the country and a lovely houseplant in cooler areas. I find small shoots of it 20-30 feet away from where the main infestation is and I dig and dig and it always comes back. The plant is alive and well too in Nairobi and folks seem to be having similar issues getting rid of it. It can also be used as a groundcover. Was contemplating to do so but opted to do some research which landed me on your website You may THINK you have this vine under control, when all you actually have under control is the foliage above the ground. I still like it but it begins to outgrow my ability to control it and it makes me worried. Any comments? It's like an aggressive cancer. Used like this the whole plant is likely to die with one application. When growing creeping fig as a houseplant, it will need bright, indirect light. On Oct 16, 2005, weatherguesser from Battle Ground, WA (Zone 8b) wrote: The folks who lived in our house before us constructed a brick pedastal to hold a potted plant and planted creeping fig at the base. Help! Other facts about Ficus Carica Creeping Fig/ Ficus Pumila Ficus Pumila is also a species of flowering plant in the mulberry family. I have also seen it used as a wall cover here in my neighborhood here in south Florida (U.S.) As a terrarium plant on a scale of 1-10 I give it a 9, only because it is so swift growing that trimming it back can be a bit of work; otherwise it would be a 10. it covered the ground, just below the grass, not allowing the grass to root, so I pulled up the surface roots. Every year it'd grow back up and never got to the mature leaf stage. I've just spent another 45 minutes removing another small section. Thanks. Be careful where you plant it and be sure you want it there. On Jan 2, 2008, growin from Beautiful, BC (Zone 8b) wrote: I planted a small plant over 20 years ago on the south side of my folks home. Have only been able to find 3 tiny ones & am trying to get them to grow up alot quickly. Now it's just a matter of waiting and hopefully seeing the individual vines slowly fall off. I discovered. I have tried all types of plant killers, but it always comes back. When young, creeping fig grows lacy patterns of small, glossy heart-shaped leaves, densely arranged along a multi-stemmed vine in a most attractive, delicate pattern. This plant had broken through the piping section that is approx. As far as the exterior of the house, if you don't keep up on a regular basis, it will make it onto the soffit and rip the paint off when you pull it off. He spent a whole weekend removing the roots/plant from a 5ft by 10inch planter, using a pickax, ax, loppers, etc. At eye level I made about 1 1/2 inch long scrapes and brushed on neat glyphosate on all vertical runners. Avoid this plant! It would grow up the side of the house, and, if the winter was cold enough, defoliate or die to the roots. Outdoors the weeping fig grows up to 60 feet tall, but indoors the tree can grow in a container and be pruned to control size or trained as a bonsai. ger leaves. I drilled down at an angle and inserted a section of drinking straw, these I filled up with neat glyphosate. Will they continue to grow? I think someone must have dumped some clippings from this down by the giant old dead tree quite a number of years ago and it has now climbed 60 feet up and well established. I'm really enjoying it...it's going to be a shame if it gets blasted back to the ground on the first frost. I trim it regularly. We'll see if it pops back up. Browse 76 Creeping Fig on Houzz Whether you want inspiration for planning creeping fig or are building designer creeping fig from scratch, Houzz has 76 pictures from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including Clearview Blinds and Shades and Sport Court of Washington. On Aug 6, 2005, trois from Santa Fe, TX (Zone 9b) wrote: A great plant if you have room and need something covered. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/creeping-fig/creeping ⦠This has now been cut down and mostly removed but I see tiny trailers in the grass 6 foot out all around. I dug and dug and dug last year and thought that I had all of the roots. On Mar 10, 2018, jadams0 from Pompano Beach, FL wrote: This plant is a monster if it is not maintained regularly. I just cut down a huge amount with an electrical shearer and fed the cutting thru a chipper. Gone, and the like. Up towards the northern limits of their hardiness they aren't so invasive. When I asked my local nurseryman when to prune he grinned and said "Butcher it anytime!" We've lived here for about 6 months, and so far I've had no negative experiences with this plant -- it's easy to control and not nearly as invasive as some of the other vines in my yard. My neighbour had this Ficus growing over an old tree stump in front of her house which became a 2 meter (sorry I'll use feet and inches) 6 foot diameter mass. As a houseplant, it doesnât tolerate drying out as well as other figs (including fiddle leaf fig). On Jan 4, 2013, spiderAnne from Pretoria,South Africa wrote: Some people have commented that Glyphosate (Roundup etc.) The vine proceeded to take over a brick wall at my home, the rest of the fence, and anything else in its path. ve any dead material. The comments on control are helpful. Does anyone have any idea why? It has grown up to make a very nice cover for the pedastal. If leaves and shoots are removed from a plant before application of the herbicide, the ability to absorb and translocate the applied chemical (most importantly to the roots) is drastically impaired and regrowth will occur. I think it should be banned. Climbing Ficus will also tolerate shade and ⦠And it will not die. Several days later I saw quite a number of yellow leaves which have now fallen off.Today a week and a half later I administered a second dose by drilling a hole in each of the two biggest parts (3 inches wide). It was almost like a tree within a tree. On Mar 23, 2011, krixtina from Redlands, CA wrote: ok, Yes it can get out of control. The LadyBird Johnson Wildflower Center warns that it's invasive of wild areas, and can smother the trees it grows on. On Apr 30, 2019, yrrej from El Paso, TX wrote: I get a kick out of reading the comments on "invasive plants". Ugh ,,, I had to cut the base of the vines with a chainsaw because they were so large. I had seen this Creeping Fig all over Charleston, South Carolina a few years ago. I find it great for a potted plant or planter, although mine has a long way to go since I bought it as a "baby." It is not winter hardy in most of North Carolina and severe cold will kill the vine back to the ground, thus it is often grown as an annual groundcover or ⦠It will work it's way into cracks of stucco and wood, so it should not be... read more used against a house. This tiny leafed plant, native to Japan, Vietnam, and China, is an excellent table plant, hanging plant, or climbing plant. I have had limited success in trying to propagate cuttings or even separate larger plants. On Nov 6, 2007, tvbart from Corpus Christi, TX wrote: I love the posting earlier that includes the updates months later... "still no success", "still no success". On May 5, 2009, giftgas from Everson, WA (Zone 7b) wrote: I've heard from various people, that this plant can take years to climb - I didn't find this to be true. An avid perennial gardener and old house owner, Laura Reynolds has had careers in teaching and juvenile justice. it last February, but it's back again! Depending on one's outlook, creeping fig is either a miracle plant handed down by the gods or a scourge from hell. I have not been able to remove all of the suckers that attach the vines to surfaces. The small (1â-2â), thin, delicate, heart- ⦠I may give this stuff a try. Hopefully, I will have a better story to tell, but I fear I will be fighting this for years to come, as it appears well established in the home we just moved into. The dense, rapid growth of small, dark green, overlapping leaves on slender stems makes Creeping Fig a favorite vine to grow on walls where it lends a lacy pattern in its early stages of growth. When new growth begins to emerge, you can relocate to a more permanent container. We've actually severed it in several places and it's only killed a few of the many branches. It's an excellent choice for walls, fence covers, and trellises due to its rapid and aggressive growth rate. It is hardy down to 1 °C (34 °F) and does not tolerate frost. It has caused the patio slab to crack. it has rooted itself in our neighbor's side of the yard. Feed creeping fig with a weak liquid fertilizer throughout the growing season. Weeping figs are tropical trees native to Southeast Asia but can be grown successfully as houseplants in colder climates in regular room-temperature conditions. It laughs at both Roundup and Othro Brush B-Gon. My fear is that soon this rotten old tree will break off and fall down into the forest below. I have to cut it to the ground every year and it is difficult to remove when it has attached itself to brick. The weeping fig is part of the Ficus plant genus (scientific name: F. benjamina) and tree like, in looks. My husband did the backbreaking work on (hopefully) removing it from one of our backyard hard-scaped planters, leaving the rest of the fig for the "privacy". TVBART I may have to have the entire tree cut down as it appears to be weakening. It spread all over my house from a 4 inch pot transplant. And roots under the house. I have had limited success in trying to propagate cuttings or even separate larger plants. Details Ficus pumila - creeping fig APPEARANCE: Vigorous evergreen climber with small heart-shaped foliage which takes on a bronze tint when young. I think it's survived for so long as it gets protection from the house as its planted right against the house and the south facing gives it the seasonal sun it needs. My thinking is to be wary if just applying poison to leaves as the root system may survive that's why I'm saturating the woody part just above ground level. I use it in terrariums with live animals in the terrarium enclosures. The Best Fast-Growing Trees to Camouflage the House Behind Us, North Carolina State University Extension: Ficus Pumila, University of Florida IFAS Cooperative Extension Service: Ficus Pumila, University of Arizona Pima County Master Gardeners: Ficus Pumila Creeping Fig, California Invasive Plant Council: Invasive Plant Inventory. It is a great plant for making topiary, or for use on a trellis, but it can get out of control if not watched on a regular basis. Now it's just a matter of waiting and hopefully seeing the individual vines slowly fall off. But as the photo I posted today shows, it has emerged once again. And yes, he wasn't able to remove all of the thick root system as we were afraid it was going to break a pipe. The woody vine-branches can get over 1/2 inch thick requiring a lopper to cut back. This plant will not die no matter how hard I try to kill it. leaves are green, and the ivy's leaves are brown. The Creeping Fig will last for many years provided it has enough water and a humid atmosphere. Grown on a tree, its aggressive habit might even begin to shade out the tree's crown. I have been growing Creeping Fig for years as an indoor plant. But overall, in spite of any minor difficulties, it is an excellent house/terrarium plant. I use it to cover some PVC pipes that are unsightly. --Ficus pumila 'Creeping Fig' is a clinging vine that can eventually cover wall, arbors, fences or any other structure that it comes in contact with. You'll regret it, I promise. I used some concentrated Miracle Grow in my neighbor's potted creeping figus and KILLED it. Creeping fig plant makes a wonderful addition to the home and the garden. I keep snakes and all my tanks are set up as naturally as possible. However. I don't know how long ago, but it has "runners" with a 3"-4" diameter. 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