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Ficus microcarpa 'Moclame'PBR

curtain fig 'Moclame'

A tropical, evergreen tree, grown in temperate climates under glass or as a foliage houseplant for its upright, bushy appearance and leathery, lance-shaped leaves, 5-6cm (2-2½in) long in vibrant green. Capable of reaching 3m (10ft) in a container in cultivation. The plant resents being moved from a position it has become accustomed to and can respond by dropping its leaves.

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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
10–20 years
Ultimate spread
1–1.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H1B
Botanical details
Family
Moraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Potentially harmful
Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Genus

Ficus can be evergreen or deciduous trees, shrubs or climbers, with often leathery, simple, entire or lobed leaves and tiny flowers borne within a hollow receptacle which enlarges to form the fruit

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow under glass or as a houseplant in a peat-free, loam-based compost with added bark chippings, in full or filtered light. Water moderately and apply a high nitrogen fertiliser every four weeks during growth. Stop feeding and keep just moist over winter. See ornamental fig cultivation for more advice

Propagation

Propagate by air layering in spring or late summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Houseplants
  • Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning

Pruning group 1

Pests

May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, thrips, mealybugs and scale insects

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus

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