Creeping Fig
Ficus pumila
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Varieties We Bring In
Last received Aug 27, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
About Creeping Fig
Creeping Fig (Ficus pumila) is a self-clinging evergreen vine from East Asia that attaches tightly to walls, fences, and masonry with small adhesive rootlets, eventually forming a dense, flat carpet of small heart-shaped leaves. Mature stems produce much larger, leathery adult foliage and inedible fig-like fruits. Starting at $6.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Non-flowering
- Flower Color
- Non-flowering
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Clay, Well-drained
Best planting months
Seasonal care
Good planting window.
Active growing season.
Ideal planting window.
Retains foliage through winter.
Care essentials
Creeping fig performs best in part shade to full shade in NE Florida; full afternoon sun bleaches foliage and stresses the vine. Morning sun is acceptable but protect from harsh summer afternoon exposure.
Keep soil consistently moist until established; once rooted, creeping fig tolerates drought but performs best with moderate, regular irrigation in Florida's sandy soils. Avoid prolonged waterlogging.
Adaptable to a wide range of soils including sandy Florida soils; amend with organic matter to improve moisture retention. Fertilize with a balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring. Note: can damage stucco and mortar — use on appropriate surfaces only.
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Common questions
Is Creeping Fig a good plant for St. Augustine?
Creeping Fig is a vine for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 10-40 feet × 3-6 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed March 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.