Ficus villosa

Ficus villosa | Shaggy Leaf Fig

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

Ficus villosa is a distinctive tropical climbing fig prized for its fuzzy, heart-shaped juvenile foliage, attractive shingling habit, and exotic texture. Its compact climbing growth, unusual hairy leaves, 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 3–8+ ft (0.9–2.4+ m) with proper support, with foliage increasing in size as the plant matures and climbs.

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 villosa 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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