Ficus Pumila "Tickey Creeper" 2.5Liter

Botanical Name: Ficus pumila
Common Names: Tickey Creeper, Creeping Fig, Climbing Fig, Wall Creeper

📌 Product Description

Ficus pumila, commonly known as Tickey Creeper, is a vigorous evergreen climbing vine valued for its ability to rapidly cover walls, fences, and other vertical surfaces. The plant produces small, heart-shaped leaves that cling tightly to surfaces using tiny aerial roots.

As the plant matures, the foliage becomes slightly larger and thicker, forming dense green coverage. Its fast-growing nature makes it an excellent choice for creating living green walls, covering unsightly structures, or forming dense groundcover.

Tickey Creeper thrives in warm South African climates and provides year-round greenery with minimal maintenance.

📏 Size When Fully Grown

Height: 6 – 10 m (as a climber)
Spread: 3 – 5 m
Growth Habit: Fast-growing evergreen climbing vine
Growth Rate: Fast

🌱 Best Growing Conditions

Light: Full sun to partial shade (tolerates shade well)
Soil: Well-draining soil enriched with organic matter
Water:

• Water regularly during establishment
• Moderately drought tolerant once established
• Avoid prolonged waterlogged soil

Feeding: Apply compost or a balanced fertiliser during spring to encourage strong growth.

Maintenance:

• Trim regularly to control spread
• Can be pruned heavily if necessary
• Monitor growth around gutters or structures

🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

Best Planting Time: Spring or early autumn
Active Growth: Spring and summer
Climate Suitability: Suitable for most South African regions
Frost Tolerance: Tolerates light frost once established

🌼 Additional Benefits

• Excellent wall-covering plant
• Fast-growing climber
• Dense evergreen foliage
• Helps cool buildings by covering walls
• Low maintenance once established

🌿 Ideal Uses

✔ Wall and fence coverage
✔ Living green walls
✔ Groundcover planting
✔ Pergola coverage
✔ Screening unsightly structures