Common fig
Ficus carica · Figs · Mulberry family
Also known as: Fig · Edible Fig
Medium150–400cmNot pet-safeEdible
Common fig care at a glance
Common fig (Ficus carica) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in full sun.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- Low
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases, Toxicity & Weather on Common fig
Possible pests on Common fig include Root-knot nematodes, Spider mites, Scale insects and Mealybugs. Possible diseases include Fig rust and Sooty mould. Common fig is toxic to cats, dogs and humans. Mainly the sap are toxic, while fruit can be eaten.
Pest
- Spider mites Low
- Scale insects Low
- Mealybugs Low
- Root-knot nematodes Medium
Disease
- Fig rust Medium
- Sooty mould Low
Toxicity
- Latex sap (ficin & psoralen) Medium
Weather
- Winter cold damage High
A baseline from curated sources, not a command. You decide in the end.
Frequently asked questions about Common fig
- Which pests affect Common fig?
- Possible pests on Common fig include Root-knot nematodes, Spider mites, Scale insects and Mealybugs.
- Which diseases affect Common fig?
- Possible diseases include Fig rust and Sooty mould.
- Is Common fig toxic to cats and dogs?
- Common fig is toxic to cats, dogs and humans. Mainly the sap are toxic, while fruit can be eaten.
- How much water does Common fig need?
- Common fig has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Common fig need?
- Common fig prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Common fig frost-hardy?
- Common fig is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -10 °C.
- Can you eat Common fig?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: fruit. Other parts (the sap) are toxic, though.