The Ficus sagittata ‘Variegata’ is an elegant, tropical houseplant with delicate, heart-shaped leaves that stand out due to their light green and white marbled pattern. This attractive variety of the Arrowhead Fig is particularly popular for its compact growth habit and its versatile use as a hanging plant, ground cover, or climbing plant.
With its fresh, vibrant foliage, it brings lightness and a tropical flair to any room – whether in the office, living room, or conservatory.
Care instructions:
Light: Bright to semi-shady location; no direct midday sun.
Watering: Keep evenly moist, but avoid waterlogging. Allow the top layer of soil to dry slightly before the next watering.
Humidity: Average room humidity is sufficient; occasional misting promotes growth.
Temperature: Ideally between 18–28 °C; sensitive to cold below 15 °C.
Fertilization: Approximately every 4 weeks during the growing season with a houseplant fertilizer.
Substrate: Loose, well-draining substrate, e.g., potting soil with some perlite or coir.
Origin: Originally from Southeast Asia, Ficus sagittata grows in nature as a climbing or hanging plant in tropical forests.
Size: Growth height or length: up to 2 m under optimal conditions (indoors usually 30–80 cm).
