6" Ficus aspera 'Clown Fig' (variegated)
Care
Bright indirect light
Allow soil to dry almost completely
Ficus aspera 'Clown Fig' is a rare Ficus that has green oval shaped leaves with white variegated markings throughout. This Ficus produces variegated non-edible fruit that are extremely mesmerizing.
This plant can grow up to 20' in the right conditions, but in your home should only get about 6-8' tall over an extended period of time with the proper care.
Ficus aspera 'Clown Fig' care:
This Ficus prefers a very well draining soil that is rich in organic matter. Allow the soil to dry out almost completely before watering, taking care to not allow it to sit in excess water. Provide your new Ficus aspera with plenty of bright indirect light for optimal growth and to maintain the beautiful variegation.
Additional information:
Ficus, commonly referred to as a "Fig" or "Rubber tree", is a large genus of plants that number over 800 different species. They are found on almost every continent and range from tropical to semi-temperate climate zones.
Ficus generally grow as shrubs and trees but some also grow as vines and epiphytes.
The more traditional Ficus that are commonly cultivated as house plants are the Elastica species, like Tineke and Ruby.
Most Ficus prefer to dry out between watering. They prefer bright indirect light and some species thrive in direct sun.