Native to Eastern Australia, this plant forms a spreading densely shading tree. It's a very popular variety for bonsai work as it's extremely forgiving to work with and produces aerial roots. It's also a great container plant which can be pruned to a topi
Please note that this variety is not suited for small residential gardens. If planted in the ground, they can grow quite large and have a very vigorous and invasive root system which can easily damage nearby underground services, retaining walls, pathways
Common Name:
Port Jackson Fig, Little-leaf Fig, Rusty Fig
Botanical Name:
Ficus Rubiginosa
Plant size:
Approx 15 - 20cm
Pot size:
75mm pot.
Max growth:
Approx high and 15m wide.
Maintenance:
The growing medium should be kept moderately moist during growth. In cool environments allow to dry out slightly between each watering period.
Planting:
Place one handful of the feed or a small handful of slow release fertilizer around the new plant once planted, fertilize every six months for best results
They prefer well drained soil.