Creeping Fig
Ficus pumila
AKA: Climbing Fig, Fig Ivy
easy_to_medium
medium water
medium, bright_indirect
Pet caution
Creeping fig is a fast-growing trailing or climbing plant with small heart-shaped leaves. It thrives with regular moisture, bright indirect light, and humidity.
Care snapshot
☀️ Light
Medium, Bright Indirect
💧 Water
Medium
💨 Humidity
Medium To High
📈 Growth
Fast
Creeping Fig Care at a Glance
Creeping fig is a vigorous grower often used as a trailing houseplant, climbing vine, or indoor green wall plant.
Best For
- Bright rooms
- Shelves and hanging baskets
- Climbing walls or trellises
- Fast coverage
Not Great For
- Low light rooms
- Dry air
- Homes with plant-chewing pets
Light Requirements
Bright indirect light keeps growth dense and leafy. Variegated types require brighter conditions to maintain color.
How to Water Creeping Fig
Water regularly to keep soil lightly moist. Creeping fig reacts quickly to drought by shedding leaves.
Watering Tips
- Do not allow soil to dry completely.
- Always use a pot with drainage holes.
- Reduce watering slightly in winter.
Humidity & Environment
Higher humidity encourages lush growth. Ideal for bathrooms, kitchens, or near humidifiers.
Pruning & Training
Prune frequently to control growth and encourage fullness. Can be trained to climb supports or trail naturally.
How to Propagate Creeping Fig
- Cut a healthy vine with at least one node.
- Remove lower leaves to expose the node.
- Place cutting in water or moist soil.
- Roots typically form within 2–3 weeks.
Creeping Fig Problems (Fast Fix Guide)
Leaf drop
Cause: Dry soil or low humidity
Fix: Increase watering consistency and humidity
Sparse growth
Cause: Low light
Fix: Move to brighter indirect light
Yellow leaves
Cause: Overwatering
Fix: Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings
Pet Safety Warning
- Creeping fig is toxic to cats and dogs.
- Sap may irritate skin—wear gloves when pruning.
When the top inch of soil feels dry. It prefers consistent moisture.
It survives but becomes sparse and leggy.
Usually due to underwatering, low humidity, or sudden environmental changes.
No. It is toxic if ingested.
Pet warning
Sap may cause mouth irritation and gastrointestinal upset if ingested. Can also irritate skin.
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FAQ
When the top inch of soil feels dry. It prefers consistent moisture.
It survives but becomes sparse and leggy.
Usually due to underwatering, low humidity, or sudden environmental changes.
No. It is toxic if ingested.
