How Do You Keep Creeping Figs from Spreading

Plant the creeping fig in a pot at least twice the size of the root system. … Set or hang the potted fig in an area that gets bright, indirect light. … Water the plant when the top inch of soil is dry. … Fertilize once per month during times of active growth.

How do you control creeping figs?

Because of its unusually rapid growth and its unattractive mature foliage, creeping fig should be pruned frequently both to remove the horizontal stems and to keep it under control generally.

How do you keep creeping figs off the wall?

For instance, you can attach eyehooks in the wall using masonry shields. The downside to this is damage to the wall, but hooks make it easy to direct growth. Another option is to attach some type of trellis or fencing to the wall. Use floral wire or even paperclips to hook the plant to the structure.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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