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.
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
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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.
- 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.