Ficus Platypoda Australian Rock Fig
Ficus platypoda – Rock Fig
Native to central and northern Australia, the Rock Fig is a very attractive plant, wonderful for ornamental use or grown as a bush food. It grows to a medium shrub or small tree, in the wild it is found growing over cliffs, rocks and sandstone soils. Sometimes epiphytic, it can have aerial roots. Makes a fantastic pot and bonsai subject, and responds well to pruning and shaping. Fruits change from yellow to orange red as they ripen, and can be eaten once ripe and soft. Should not be planted near drains and piping as the roots are invasive.
Scientific Name:
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Ficus platypoda
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Family:
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Moraceae
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Common Name:
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Rock Fig
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Other Common Names:
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Desert Fig
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Plant Type:
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Small tree, Large shrub
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Height:
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1 ~ 8 metre
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Width:
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1 ~ 5 metre
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Flower Colour:
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Cream
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Flowering Time:
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Spring, Autumn, Winter
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Ph Level:
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Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Type:
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Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix, Poor soil
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Plant Environment:
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Low maintenance garden, Container growing, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
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Climate Zone:
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Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid
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Light:
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Sunny, Light shade
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Planting Season:
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Spring
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Growth Habit:
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Evergreen, Spreading
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Lifespan:
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Perennial
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Soil Moisture:
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Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
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Propagation Method:
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Seed, Softwood cutting, Semihardwood cutting
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Frost Tolerance:
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Tolerates light frost
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Special Uses:
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Edible, Bonsai, Decorative fruit
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Attracts Wildlife:
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Seed eating birds, Other insects
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Labels:
Science
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