Panamanian Creeping Fig ( Ficus punctata )

Data Sheet

• Scientific Name: Ficus punctata
• Common Name: Panamanian Creeping Fig
• Growth Habit: Creeping/climbing vine
• Origin: Cultivated (native to Panama & Central America)
• Temperature Range: 20–26°C
• Care Level: ★★☆☆☆ (2/5 – hardy, beginner-friendly)

Description

The Panamanian Creeping Fig ( Ficus punctata ) is a beautiful and hardy terrarium plant, prized for its small, rounded leaves often flecked or “punctuated” with lighter markings. With its creeping and climbing growth habit, it works well as a groundcover or trained to climb backgrounds, cork, and wood, creating a dense, leafy carpet.

Native to the warm, humid forests of Central America, this species thrives in bright but indirect light, with a preference for consistently moist, well-draining soil. Its vigorous growth and compact leaf size make it an excellent choice for terrariums, vivariums, and naturalistic enclosures.

Easy to care for and quick to establish, the Panamanian Creeping Fig is ideal for both beginners and experienced hobbyists who want a fast-growing plant to enhance their bioactive setups.

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