Species Name: Ficus villosa 

Common Name(s): Shaggy-leaf fig

Defining Characteristics: 

• Flat, fuzzy shingling leaves emerge bright red and mature into a deep green
• Hard-to-find species of ficus is native to Southeast Asia
• Grows as vining ground cover, does well in terrariums or as a potted houseplant

Recommended Pot Size: Medium 

Josh’s Frogs offers a wide variety of glass terrariums, container garden soils, drainage layers, and other supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs.

Temperature requirement: 55-75°F

Humidity: Moderate (30-70%)   Humid (70-100%)

Watering frequency: Moderate Watering. Water once the top inch of soil becomes dry. 

Lighting: Partial Shade  

Soil type: Well-draining potting soil or a prepared soil mixture such as Josh's Frogs Potting Soil mix offered here. 

Growth rate: Moderate -  Fast 

Height: 8-19’

Origin: South East Asia from India to Indonesia and the Philippines

Regional locality: Tropical rainforests growing up evergreen trees

USDA Hardiness Zone: 10a-11

Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use:

Care Notes: Needs to be pruned regularly once it matures to manage vining. Drafty or dry areas will cause damage to the plant. 

Shipping Notes: 

As a good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. Live plants may vary in color, size, and appearance

The plant pictured is in a 2.5" pot.