Ficus Pumila Bellus 'Creeping Fig' 6cm
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Ficus Pumila Bellus 'Creeping Fig' 6cm

SKU: 283722
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Sale price£3.99
Height Height: Trailing
Soil type Soil: Well-draining houseplant compost
Watering Water: Moderate
Sun/Shade Position: Tollerates Low Light

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Description

Common name: Creeping Fig ‘Bellus’

Latin name: Ficus pumila ‘Bellus’

Best position in the home: Prefers bright, indirect light but will tolerate partial shade. Avoid strong direct sunlight, which can scorch the small leaves. Ideal for shelves, trailing from pots, or even trained to climb in a bright room or bathroom.

Water requirements: Keep the soil lightly moist, allowing the top layer to dry slightly between waterings. Do not let it dry out completely. Reduce watering in winter. Prefers higher humidity, so it does well in bathrooms or with occasional misting.

Home impact: With its small, dense leaves and trailing or climbing habit, this plant adds a soft, natural feel to interiors. Perfect for creating a lush, green look in smaller spaces. Not pet-friendly, as it can be toxic if ingested.

Potential height at full growth: Trails or climbs up to 1–2 metres indoors, depending on how it is grown and supported.

How to look after it: Place in bright, indirect light and keep the soil evenly moist. Use a well-draining houseplant compost. Feed monthly during spring and summer. Trim regularly to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Provide support if you’d like it to climb. Repot every couple of years as needed.

Beginner friendliness 3/5 

Confident Beginner! Fairly easy to grow, but it does need consistent watering and prefers higher humidity. Let it dry out too much and it may drop leaves.

This fast-growing plant can quickly create a lush trailing effect. Regular pruning helps keep it tidy, and it can also be trained to grow along supports or frames for a decorative feature.

Common name: Creeping Fig ‘Bellus’

Latin name: Ficus pumila ‘Bellus’

Best position in the home: Prefers bright, indirect light but will tolerate partial shade. Avoid strong direct sunlight, which can scorch the small leaves. Ideal for shelves, trailing from pots, or even trained to climb in a bright room or bathroom.

Water requirements: Keep the soil lightly moist, allowing the top layer to dry slightly between waterings. Do not let it dry out completely. Reduce watering in winter. Prefers higher humidity, so it does well in bathrooms or with occasional misting.

Home impact: With its small, dense leaves and trailing or climbing habit, this plant adds a soft, natural feel to interiors. Perfect for creating a lush, green look in smaller spaces. Not pet-friendly, as it can be toxic if ingested.

Potential height at full growth: Trails or climbs up to 1–2 metres indoors, depending on how it is grown and supported.

How to look after it: Place in bright, indirect light and keep the soil evenly moist. Use a well-draining houseplant compost. Feed monthly during spring and summer. Trim regularly to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Provide support if you’d like it to climb. Repot every couple of years as needed.

Beginner friendliness 3/5 

Confident Beginner! Fairly easy to grow, but it does need consistent watering and prefers higher humidity. Let it dry out too much and it may drop leaves.

This fast-growing plant can quickly create a lush trailing effect. Regular pruning helps keep it tidy, and it can also be trained to grow along supports or frames for a decorative feature.

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