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FICUS HISPIDA - 10 SEEDS

Ficus hispida is a small species of tropical fig.

It grows in many parts of Asia as far south-east as Australia.

As with most ficus, the leaves are very rough to the touch.
An unusual feature are the figs that grow hanging from long stems.
In Australia the fruits are eaten by cassowarys and some species of parrots.

GERMINATION INSTRUCTIONS

Fill a container with the peat mixture.

Sow the seeds on the surface of the mixture. Do not cover, the seeds need light to germinate. Always keep the soil moist.

Place the container outdoors in full sun or partial shade if temperatures are above 24/25 degrees. If temperatures are too low, keep the container indoors under artificial lights.

Keep the soil moist, do not let it dry out. Germination occurs between 15 and 90 days.

Transplant the seedlings into individual pots when the leaves are well developed.