{"product_id":"ficus-petiolaris-fig-rock","title":"Ficus petiolaris fig rock","description":"\u003cp\u003ePetiolate fig, Strangler fig, Rock fig, Baja California rock fig, Brandegee wild fig, and Palmer wild fig are all the common names of the tropical tree, \u003cem\u003eFicus petiolaris\u003c\/em\u003e. Native to the arid regions of Mexico, the winter-dormant strangler fig tree grows up to 10-20 feet high, sometimes even 75 ft. tall. \u003cem\u003eFicus petiolaris\u003c\/em\u003e bonsai grows to about 2 feet in height. The foliage of rock fig bonsai consists of a yellow-greenish trunk, heart-shaped bright green leaves with pink veins on the upper side, and tufts of white hair on the back. Having a slow growth rate, this tree grows happily with moderate sun and partial shade. The \u003cem\u003eFicus petiolaris\u003c\/em\u003e rock fig belongs to the Moraceae family. This strangler fig species bears green flowers with red spots, but flowering is a rare sight under cultivation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFicus rock fig is naturally a slow-growing succulent. Interestingly, \u003cem\u003eFicus petiolaris\u003c\/em\u003e indoors might grow fast but only till it fills the container beyond which it stops growing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFicus petiolaris houseplants barely flower. These trees in nature can bloom any time of the year and produce green flowers with red spots.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering and Feeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStrangler figs need adequate water in the hot months and sparingly in the cold months. An important \u003cem\u003eFicus petiolaris \u003c\/em\u003ecare tip is to never let the soil dry completely between waterings, especially in summer.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse well-drained soil or potting mix for your rock fig trees or bonsai.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe fig strangler tree cannot tolerate frost. It is best for growth in hardiness zone 10. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStrangler fig plants prefer to be placed in full sun to moderate shade.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePropagation for this species is best done by\u003cem\u003e Ficus petiolaris\u003c\/em\u003e seeds. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStrangler fig fruits are also green in color. The evergreen strangling fig tree has medicinal uses; the bark is used for making paper, gum, fiber, and as a source of timber. As a rock fig house plant, this bonsai plant is beautiful and a good gifting option. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Planet Desert","offers":[{"title":"4\" Pot \/ White Pot","offer_id":50683126054998,"sku":"etm1791979708326","price":15.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4\" Pot \/ Black Pot","offer_id":50683126087766,"sku":"phi1791979708327","price":15.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4\" Pot \/ Teal Pot","offer_id":50683126120534,"sku":"jlx1791979708328","price":17.84,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4\" Pot \/ Light Green Pot","offer_id":50683126153302,"sku":"blp1791979708329","price":16.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6\" pot \/ White Pot","offer_id":50683126186070,"sku":"ajf1791979708330","price":57.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6\" pot \/ Black Pot","offer_id":50683126218838,"sku":"dpw1791979708331","price":53.23,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6\" pot \/ Teal Pot","offer_id":50683126251606,"sku":"rfp1791979708332","price":61.68,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6\" pot \/ Light Green Pot","offer_id":50683126284374,"sku":"ssq1791979708333","price":51.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6\" pot \/ No Pot \/ Bare Root","offer_id":50683126317142,"sku":"zmy1791979708334","price":44.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/8236\/5270\/files\/ficus-petiolaris-fig-rock_1.jpg?v=1791979715","url":"https:\/\/cottondriftclad.shop\/products\/ficus-petiolaris-fig-rock","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}