{"product_id":"ficus-glumosa-1","title":"Ficus Glumosa","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFicus glumosa – Rare African Fig Tree | Seasonally Dry Collector Ficus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFicus glumosa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a fascinating African fig tree and relatively uncommon collector Ficus with distinctive foliage, spreading architecture and excellent long-term specimen potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFicus glumosa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a naturally occurring tree or shrub of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eseasonally dry tropical regions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a native distribution extending across much of tropical and southern Africa to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArabian Peninsula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. In nature it is associated with rocky outcrops, scarps, lava flows, wooded grassland and deciduous bushland. Depending on conditions, it can develop into a substantial tree with spreading branches and a distinctive mature structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is not the usual \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFicus benjamina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFicus elastica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offered as a conventional houseplant. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFicus glumosa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has its own character: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etextured foliage, hairy young growth, spreading branching and an adaptation to pronounced seasonal dryness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e make it particularly interesting for collectors of unusual African woody plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy this Ficus stands out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUncommon African collector Ficus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with strong long-term specimen potential\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNaturally develops as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etree or shrub with spreading branches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive foliage with a naturally textured, sometimes hairy appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoung shoots can carry noticeable hairs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNaturally adapted to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eseasonally dry tropical environments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNative across a remarkably broad area of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etropical and southern Africa to the Arabian Peninsula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOccurs naturally in rocky habitats, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erocky outcrops, scarps and lava flows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eParticularly interesting for collectors interested in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfrican figs and unusual woody plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA very different character from common \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFicus benjamina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFicus elastica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFicus lyrata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn excellent species for anyone who enjoys growing a woody plant over many years rather than buying a finished specimen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Characteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFicus glumosa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Delile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moraceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e African Fig \/ Glumosa Fig\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural distribution:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tropical and southern Africa to the Arabian Peninsula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tree or shrub with spreading branches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural habitat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Seasonally dry tropical environments; rocky outcrops, scarps, lava flows, wooded grassland and deciduous bushland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeaves:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Variable in shape; broadly ovate, elliptic or oblong; often textured and hairy, particularly on the lower surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoung growth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Often pubescent to hairy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong-term potential:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Substantial woody specimen with an increasingly architectural branching structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe species is accepted botanically as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFicus glumosa Delile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Plants of the World Online (Kew). Its documented native range is extensive, including countries such as Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan\/South Sudan, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa and several countries of West and Central Africa, as well as Saudi Arabia and Yemen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Ficus from Seasonally Dry Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most interesting aspects of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFicus glumosa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is its ecological background.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than originating exclusively from humid tropical forest, the species is primarily associated with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eseasonally dry tropical biome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its natural habitats include rocky terrain, deciduous bushland and wooded grassland, where periods of rainfall alternate with considerably drier conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis ecological background is important when cultivating \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFicus glumosa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in a container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt appreciates \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estrong light, warmth, excellent drainage and controlled watering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, rather than permanently wet roots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA young plant therefore gives you the opportunity to observe how this unusual African fig develops its own woody architecture over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Ficus for the Patient Collector\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFicus glumosa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is particularly interesting when viewed as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elong-term specimen project\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn its natural environment, the species can occur as a tree reaching approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10–15 m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, although it may also grow as a shrub. Some descriptions record mature trunks up to approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.8 m in diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, together with thick, spreading branches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOf course, a container-grown specimen will remain on a completely different scale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat is precisely what makes young \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFicus glumosa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e plants interesting for collectors: you are not purchasing an already finished landscape tree, but growing the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efuture trunk, branching structure and character yourself\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith sufficient light, warmth, appropriate watering and regular attention to root health, the plant can gradually develop into a distinctive woody specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCultivation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFicus glumosa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e should be cultivated with its natural ecology in mind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA useful basic formula is:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estrong light + warmth + excellent drainage + controlled watering + a distinct reduction of water during darker\/cooler periods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring active growth, water thoroughly and then allow the substrate to dry partially before watering again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not keep the root system permanently wet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring winter or other periods of reduced growth, particularly in a European indoor environment, watering should be reduced substantially. The combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecool temperatures, low light and constantly wet substrate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e should be avoided.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe species is not a frost-hardy plant for Central European outdoor cultivation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor long-term container cultivation, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFicus glumosa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e benefits from a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003every permeable and well-aerated substrate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA suitable mix can contain predominantly mineral components such as:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003epumice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003elava\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecoarse sand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003efine bark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea smaller proportion of high-quality organic substrate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe goal is not to keep the substrate wet for as long as possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe goal is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehealthy roots, good aeration and rapid drainage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while retaining sufficient moisture for active growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight \u0026amp; Temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Very bright light is essential. Strong natural light and, after gradual acclimatisation, direct sun are highly beneficial.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Warm growing conditions are preferred.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSummer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e When temperatures permit, an outdoor position in bright light or full sun can be excellent. Acclimatise gradually if the plant has previously been grown indoors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keep bright and warm and reduce watering according to the lower light level and reduced growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrost:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFicus glumosa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is not a frost-hardy Central European garden plant and should be protected from freezing temperatures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Figs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike other members of the genus \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFicus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFicus glumosa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e produces its characteristic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efig syconia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, botanically specialised structures containing the flowers internally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFicus glumosa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the figs occur in pairs in the leaf axils and can become orange, pink or reddish at maturity, sometimes with darker markings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a young container specimen, however, the principal attraction is the development of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eplant itself – its trunk, foliage and branching architecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Botanically Interesting African Ficus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFicus glumosa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was described by Delile in 1826 and is currently recognised as an accepted species by Plants of the World Online.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts remarkably broad natural distribution – from West and Central Africa through East and southern Africa and extending into the Arabian Peninsula – reflects its adaptability to a range of seasonally dry habitats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor collectors, this combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfrican origin, unusual foliage, woody growth and seasonally dry ecology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e makes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFicus glumosa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a particularly rewarding species to cultivate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTOMs FLOWer CLUB Cultivation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFicus glumosa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e plants offered here are cultivated at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTOMs FLOWer CLUB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with an emphasis on naturally strong, healthy development rather than accelerated greenhouse growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey are not treated as anonymous mass-produced foliage plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt TOMs FLOWer CLUB, the principle is simple:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuality before quantity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe plants are cultivated with attention to root health, appropriate watering and naturally balanced development. They are not over-fertilised and are given the conditions needed to develop into strong, healthy woody plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector's Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFicus glumosa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a plant for someone who enjoys \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egrowing a specimen rather than simply owning one\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts real attraction develops over time: the trunk thickens, branches become more substantial, the foliage creates a stronger silhouette and the plant gradually acquires its own individual character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA young \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFicus glumosa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e may therefore be the beginning of a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emany-year collector project\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – an unusual African fig that can accompany you through its transformation from a young plant into a mature woody specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou receive the plant in the displayed size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful opportunity to cultivate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFicus glumosa – an uncommon African fig tree with distinctive foliage, seasonally dry origins and genuine long-term collector appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFicus glumosa – grow the specimen, don't simply buy the finished tree.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTOMs FLOWer CLUB – Quality before quantity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"tomsflowerclub.ch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56933087838594,"sku":null,"price":84.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0534\/7734\/3406\/files\/Ficus-Glumosa-caudex-TOMs-FLOWer-CLUB-7.jpg?v=1790103060","url":"https:\/\/tomsflowerclub.ch\/products\/ficus-glumosa-1","provider":"tomsflowerclub.ch","version":"1.0","type":"link"}