Ficus sp. 'Borneo'

Ficus sp. 'Borneo'

Fresh cutting as seen in the photo. Each cutting is selected with the necessary stem, node, rhizome, or growth mass required for propagation.

Ficus sp. 'Borneo' is a distinctive tropical creeping and climbing ficus prized for its compact foliage, woody vining stems, and slower, more manageable growth habit compared to many other terrarium ficus types. Its locality-style origin, attractive texture, and appreciation for warm, humid conditions make it a favorite among terrarium enthusiasts and an excellent addition to vivariums and indoor tropical plant collections.

Mature Size: Vines can exceed 3–6+ ft (0.9–1.8+ m) with proper support, though foliage remains relatively small and compact under terrarium and indoor growing conditions.

Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

Rarity: Rare ⭐⭐⭐

Plant Care

Light: Bright, indirect light; tolerates medium light but avoid prolonged direct sun.

Water: Keep the substrate or mounting surface lightly moist but never waterlogged, allowing only slight drying between waterings.

Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity (60%+).

Temperature: Prefers 65–85°F (18–29°C).

Soil: Well-draining, moisture-retentive mix rich in organic matter, or mount on cork, wood, Hygrolon, EpiWeb, or another suitable humid surface with sphagnum moss.

Propagation

Ficus sp. 'Borneo' is readily propagated from stem cuttings containing at least one node. Place cuttings in water, moist sphagnum moss, or a well-draining propagation mix until roots develop and new growth emerges, or attach them to a humid mounted surface until established.

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