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Ficus sp. surigao (mt. Maniayao locality) [cutting]
GenusFicusRegionSoutheast AsiaPlant GroupOtherGrowth HabitClimber / VineSetupTerrarium or HouseplantDifficultyBeginner
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Care information

*Ficus* sp. “Silver” is an unidentified climbing *Ficus* in cultivation, with the name likely referring to the muted silver-green cast of the foliage. This form produces small, textured leaves on slender stems that root along the nodes when kept against moss, bark, or a humid background surface. New growth emerges lighter green, while mature leaves become darker, firmer, and more matte with a faint silvery sheen.

You will receive a single cutting, grower’s choice. Listing photos are representative of the approximate size and form you will receive.

**Light Requirements:** Bright, indirect light to light shade. Avoid direct sun.
**Humidity Requirements:** Moderate to high, approximately 60–85 percent.
**Temperature Range:** 65–85°F (18–29°C). Keep above 60°F (16°C).
**Growth Habit:** Creeping to climbing *Ficus* with node-rooting stems; best grown on moss, bark, cork, or a humid background surface.
**Soil:** Moisture-retentive but well-draining tropical mix, moss-based substrate, or mounted culture.
**pH:** Slightly acidic to neutral, approximately 5.5–7.0.
**Size:** Leaves typically 2–5 cm long in juvenile growth; stems spread or climb gradually under humid conditions.

Plant Details
Airflow
Medium — Essential for "wetish" setups. Needs regular air exchange or internal circulation fans to prevent water from sitting on leaves, which helps avoid rot and fungal issues.
Family
Moraceae
Growth strategy
Epiphyte
Humidity
60–80% — Suitable for "open-top" or partially ventilated terrariums. While higher than average household humidity, these plants are adaptable and less prone to leaf melt if the environment fluctuates slightly.
Lighting
Bright — Requires high-output lighting to maintain vivid color expression (especially for reds, purples, and variegation) and to ensure shingling habits stay tight and compact.
PH
6.5–7.5 — Neutral: Suitable for hardy species that are less sensitive to water chemistry. This range is common in setups using tap water or inert substrates like clay pebbles and stones.
Sales form
Cutting
Size
Small
Temperature
70–85°F — Standard Tropical Range. This mirrors the natural understory of the rainforest, providing enough warmth for vigorous growth while remaining safe from the extreme heat that can bake a closed glass enclosure.
Watering substrate
Damp — These plants love high moisture levels; the substrate should stay wet to the touch at all times but should not be sitting in a stagnant, waterlogged state.
World
Old World — Native to the Eastern Hemisphere: Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, and surrounding islands.