Read about Ficus pumila in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture
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Ficus pumila, Linn. (F. stipulata, Thunb. F. repens, Hort., not Rottl.). Creeping Fig. Fig. 1501. Prostrate or climbing shrub, clinging close to conservatory walls and then flattened: lvs. more or less 2-ranked, on very short petioles, ovate, obtuse, entire or slightly wavy, rounded or cordate at the base, often unequally; veins prominent below. Japan, China, Austral. B.M.6657. R.H. 1891:448. K. 158. G.C. II. 14:560, 561, 717. H.U. 4 p. 359 (the last two as F. stipulata). Ficus pumila Var. minima (F. minima, Hort.) has smaller lvs. The species is sometimes used for hanging-baskets.
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Dwarf Creeping Fig (Ficus pumila) is a vine that is native to East Asia. It is a vigorous and evergreen vine that climbs and covers walls, houses or anything. It is perennial evergreen plant.
It does not need much water and care.