Ficus carica (fig) — The fig gives sweet, fragrant fruit and large decorative leaves; it loves warmth and sheltered spots.
Botanical name: Ficus carica
Position: Sun
Height: 200–400 cm
Winter care: hardy to −12 °C — outdoors only in a sheltered spot, with winter protection
Watering: let the surface of the compost dry between waterings; in a pot in summer it needs regular watering. Never leave water in the saucer.
| Life cycle | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Frost hardiness | Hardy with winter protection |
| Form | On stem |
| Dimensions | Ø 17 cm, Ø 35 cm |
