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Plant description:

Slow-growing initially, this is one of the neatest and most attractive of the self-clinging climbers. In the juvenile stage it has tiny, round, dark green leaves, which become quite large, with woody stems, in the adult stage. It is excellent for covering walls, but keep it away from house foundations, as it can cause problems. Can also be used as ground cover.

 

Botanical Pronunciation: FYE-kus PEW-mih-luh.

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Botanical name

Ficus pumila

Plant Care

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Common name(s)

Tickey creeper

Origin

Foliage

In the juvenile stage it has tiny, round, dark green leaves, which become quite large, with woody stems, in the adult stage. 

Uses in landscape design

Can also be used as ground cover.

Growth rate

Description: Slow-growing initially. Slow

Interesting info

This creeper is one of the neatest and most attractive of the self-clinging climbers.

Possible problems

This creeper is excellent for covering walls, but keep it away from house foundations, as it can cause problems.

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Kruipvy (A)

In the juvenile stage it has tiny, round, dark green leaves, which become quite large, with woody stems, in the adult stage. 

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