Ficus sagittata ‘Variegata’

Ficus sagittata ‘Variegata’

• Family: Moraceae
• Species: Ficus sagittata 
  
• Native species range: Tropical–subtropical Asia through the Caroline Islands. 
• Habitat: Wet tropical forests; lowland to ~1,500 m elevation. 
• Growth habit: Evergreen root-climbing liana; epiphytic/climbing when young and capable of tree-like mature growth. 
• Roots: Produces short adventitious roots at the nodes for attachment. 
• Variegation: Gray-green foliage irregularly marked or margined cream-white. 
• Light: Bright filtered light is appropriate; variegated tissue has reduced photosynthetic capacity.
• Water: Prefers consistent moisture with good root aeration; prolonged saturation should be avoided.
• Humidity: Higher humidity encourages adventitious rooting and climbing growth.
• Growth support: Is a natural climber; rough, moist surfaces encourage root attachment.
• Propagation: Stem cuttings; vegetative propagation preserves the variegated cultivar