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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    March 20, 2014
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    Normally, the leaves will change yellowish in color from either too much water or sun scorch. They do not usually change colors in autumn, so this is certainly uncommon now.

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  • Answered by
    theficuswrangler on
    December 7, 2014
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    First, two question - is there any sign of bugs (mealy, scale) on the leaves or stems; and, has anything happened lately to interfere with the light the plant is getting? If no to both questions, examine watering. Ficus can show both over and under watering with yellow leaves. To check how your drip system is working, you'll need to check the actual moisture in the soil. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-moisture-in-plants.htm
    Once you figure out the actual soil moisture, you can make adjustments to your watering. Ficus pumila doesn't like to be kept
    wet. This article has more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/creeping-fig/creeping-fig-vine.htm

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  • Answered by
    Big_D on
    March 16, 2019
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    If you direct the vines sideways they will grow 20 ft or longer wide (if you direct some east and some west you could get away with planting 20 ft apart and they grow side vines that will fill up the fence. These plants as they mature will become thick and can become overgrown so spreading it out sideways gives you more coverage on the fence and takes longer before you will need to thin/prune.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    April 28, 2015
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    Are you planting along a fence? Trellis?
    I would recommend approx 12" spacing for your plantings to plant along a fence. If it is a smaller area, such as a trellis you could space further apart.

    Shade or part shade is the recommended growing condition, and 5 hours of sunlight should be fine.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/creeping-fig/creeping-fig-vine.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/ovgen/growing-plant-cover-fence.htm

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  • Answered by
    shelley on
    October 4, 2015
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    How long have you been trying to get it to attach? It does take a little time in some cases. What type of wall are you attaching to? From my research it does not appear that creeping fig likes to attach to cinderblock walls that get really HOT unless they are cooled down periodically by hosing the walls down.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    October 23, 2015
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    You will need to address each of the issues with different approaches.
    I have listed links to help with each of the problems.

    I would prune away any dead material and dispose of.

    Clean up any fallen leaf material. Do not compost this material.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/control-plant-scale.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/how-to-get-rid-of-sooty-mold.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/get-rid-of-ants.htm

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  • Asked by
    snungesser on
    November 3, 2015
    Kenner, LA

    Q.cutting creeping fig vine

    I have a creeping fig vine that has crept all over the place. I will cut it back when the weather gets colder. I read an article recently that when cutting the vine, wear something to cover your arms. Why?

  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    November 5, 2015
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    All parts of Creeping Fig Vine are considered poisonous if ingested.

    The vine could cause skin irritation so you should wear gloves and protective covering on your arms when pruning the plant.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/creeping-fig/creeping-fig-vine.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    January 6, 2016
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    Attaching the Creeping Fig to a concrete wall requires giving the vines a few starter rows of wire.

    You can use a masonry bit and drill to make holes in the concrete and place an eye hook at either end of the area. Attach stainless steel wire through each eye hook and pull tightly. Create 3 rows of this wire horizontally across the area. Place the rows 12 inches apart.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/creeping-fig/creeping-fig-vine.htm

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