Ficus carica Calabacita 45L

Ficus carica Calabacita 45L is an outdoor plant from the Ficus group, best suited to full sun. It can reach 2–5 m; seasonal interest: Fruit Aug–Oct. For best results, water regularly while establishing; afterwards adjust to soil, weather and the plant’s needs. Use fertile, well-drained soil; improve heavy soil with organic matter.

Growing and care

• Hardiness / temperature: Hardy to approximately −10°C
• Humidity: Normal outdoor humidity with good air circulation
• Feeding: Mulch or feed in spring according to growth and soil fertility
• Pruning: Remove dead, damaged or crossing growth in the appropriate season
• Potting and repotting: Container plants should be repotted when rootbound

Care guidance is general information for the Ficus group; individual cultivars and growing conditions may differ.