Shrub-Vine- Creeping fig
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Here is some basic information about this plant:
• Light - does best in bright indirect sunlight, will tolerate shade, but not direct, hot sun (west-facing walls)
• Soil Type - good general purpose soil that retains water yet drains well. If you purchase soil, check to see that it is well aerated; add sand or perlite and peat moss if it seems to pack too tightly
If you want to mix your own soil you can use this mix:
1 part garden soil, 1 part coarse sand or perlite, 1 part moist peat or humus (leaf mold)
• Watering - keep the soil barely moist
• Fertilizer: feed every two weeks during the spring and summer with a water-soluble fertilizer
• Plant Pests - prone to whitefly, mealy bugs, scale and thrips. Always inspect any new plant for pests before introducing it to your home
• Pruning – pinch and prune as needed to keep growth under control and shaped as you desire. Over time it can overgrow; to maintain control, prune hard every few years