Ficus Auriculata Everest 《大果榕》

🌿 Why You’ll Love Ficus ‘Everest’:

• Oversized, rounded leaves with a bold tropical look

• Can produce ornamental, edible figs in the right climate

• Fast-growing and great for creating a lush canopy

• Ideal for large pots, garden borders, or tropical themes

🌿 Ficus auriculata ‘Everest’ – Care Guide

Ficus auriculata ‘Everest’, commonly known as the Elephant Ear Fig, is a tropical fig species admired for its extra-large, bold, round leaves and edible figs that grow in clusters along the trunk and branches. The ‘Everest’ variety is a cultivated selection often valued for its vigorous growth and fruiting potential.

☀️ Light Requirements

• Prefers full sun to partial shade

• Full sun encourages better fruiting and dense growth

• Can tolerate some filtered light, especially in hot climates

💧 Watering

• Water regularly to keep soil consistently moist but not soggy

• Allow top 3–5 cm of soil to dry slightly between waterings

• Needs more frequent watering during hot, dry periods

• Mulch helps retain moisture in garden soil

🌱 Soil & Potting

• Thrives in rich, well-draining soil

• Loamy soil with compost works best

• For pots: use a nutrient-rich mix with good drainage

• Repot when rootbound; use a large container for best results

🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

• Loves warm, humid tropical conditions

• Ideal temperature: 20–32°C (68–90°F)

• Frost-sensitive – not suitable for cold climates unless protected

🍃 Fertilizing

• Feed every 4–6 weeks with a balanced organic fertilizer during growing season

• Use high-potassium fertilizer if aiming for fruit production

• Reduce feeding in cooler months

✂️ Pruning & Maintenance

• Prune lightly to control shape and size

• Remove lower leaves and suckers to highlight trunk fruiting

• Remove any damaged or yellowing leaves

✅ Ideal For

• Tropical gardens, food forests, edible landscaping, and patio planters

• Great conversation piece due to its trunk fruiting habit

• Can be grown as a feature tree or large ornamental shrub

⚠️ Pet & Skin Safety

• Not known to be toxic, but fig sap may cause mild skin irritation

• Wear gloves when pruning or handling latex-rich stems

Bring home the Ficus auriculata ‘Everest’ for a bold, exotic touch that transforms your garden or indoor space into a tropical retreat.