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Ficus villosa mini blue [cutting]
GenusFicusRegionSoutheast AsiaPlant GroupOtherGrowth HabitClimber / VineSetupTerrarium or HouseplantDifficultyBeginner
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Care information

*Ficus villosa mini-blue* is a tropical climbing species native to Southeast Asia, with a fuzzy, textured leaves and strong shingling growth habit. This 'Mini-Blue' form is significantly smaller than typical *Ficus villosa*, producing leaves around 50% the size of standard plants. It grows best when mounted vertically in high humidity with bright, indirect light, where it will attach tightly to surfaces as it matures.

You will receive a **cutting**, grower's choice. It will be similar in size and form to the one pictured but not the exact plant. Shipped bare-root or in moss depending on conditions.

**Light Requirements:** Moderate to bright, indirect light.
**Humidity Requirements:** High, 50–100%.
**Temperature Range:** 70–85°F (21–29°C). Keep above 65°F (18°C).
**Growth Habit:** Shingling climber. Juvenile leaves cling closely to vertical surfaces.
**Soil:** Typically mounted on wood, bark, or rock with sphagnum. If potted, use a fine, well-draining tropical mix.
**pH:** Slightly acidic, 5.5–6.5.
**Size:** Compact form. Individual leaves approximately 2–3 cm long. Slow to moderate climber over time.

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.