This shrub to small tree has upright spreading branches that form a bushy habit. It has dark green spoon-shaped leathery leaves and the inconspicuous flowers appear during summer followed by orange-red fruit.

Hardiness zones 10 to 12

Ficus deltoideais naturally found in tropical Asia growing as a terrestrial or epiphytic shrub that can develop into a tree. It prefers moist organic rich soils and a humid environment. It prefers an open sunny position but will tolerate a semi-shaded and is drought and frost tender.

The Mistletoe Fig is a slow growing and is used in rainforest gardens or tropical settings along borders for screening or for foliage contrast. It will establish in 2 to 4 years from cuttings and is an attractive indoor foliage plant that is grown under glass in cold climates. ID 1330

Ficus(FEE-kus) deltoidea(del-TOI-dee-a)

'Ficus': Latin name for the fig

Moraceae (mor-AY-see-ee)
Figs and Mulberries