Fig Sunny Creeping
Ficus pumila 'Sunny', more commonly known as Creeping Fig 'Sunny', is an attractive vine ideal for injecting a pop of color and texture into your terrarium or paludarium.
Creeping Fig 'Sunny', or Ficus pumila 'Sunny', is an exquisite vine noted for its lush, green and yellow variegated leaves. This captivating foliage provides a colorful contrast that can enliven any terrarium or paludarium setup. As a native to East Asia, it flourishes in humid conditions and is quite adaptable to a range of light scenarios, though it prefers bright, indirect light. The rapid growth rate of this vine makes it a superb option for those seeking to achieve a vibrant and unique backdrop quickly. Regular trimming will be necessary to maintain your desired size and shape.
- Plant Type: Vine
- Growth Habit: Fast-growing, climbing or trailing
- Leaf Colour: Green and yellow variegation
- Light Requirements: Prefers bright, indirect light but can tolerate lower light conditions
- Watering: Prefers evenly moist soil; do not allow to dry out completely
- Humidity: High
The Creeping Fig 'Sunny' is provided in a transparent 140x100mm packaging made entirely from PLA (corn starch). The packaging, complete with a 4mm air exchange hole, acts as a mini greenhouse for the plant, maintaining the ideal conditions during transport. The Sticky Soil plays a crucial role in securing the plant within the packaging, preventing any displacement or damage during transport.
- Variegated leaves add a vibrant and unique appearance to your terrarium or paludarium.
- Fast-growing, it quickly covers surfaces with lush, colorful foliage.
- Thrives in high humidity and bright, indirect light, making it perfect for terrarium environments.
- Easy to care for, though regular trimming is needed to control growth.
- Grown on Sticky Soil.
- Choose an area in your setup where the Creeping Fig 'Sunny' can freely spread, such as the back or sides. It can also be trained to ascend the sides of your enclosure for a vertical accent.
- Carefully remove the plant and the Sticky Soil from the packaging. You can use a spoon, your fingers, or any other tool that allows for gentle extraction. If needed, the PLA packaging can be cut for easier access.
- Position the Creeping Fig 'Sunny' and the Sticky Soil on your chosen surface within the setup. The Sticky Soil adheres to any surface—walls, glass, wood, stone—giving you absolute planting freedom.
- Cover the Sticky Soil with moss to maintain humidity, promoting optimal plant health and easing maintenance.
- Provide the Creeping Fig 'Sunny' with bright, indirect light and high humidity to sustain its vibrant appearance.
- Water when the top layer of the Sticky Soil begins to dry out, but avoid waterlogging.
- Regularly trim the Creeping Fig 'Sunny' to manage its growth and shape it according to your liking.
- Once used, compost the PLA packaging, ensuring that your planting practices are sustainably aligned.
