Usos en Paisajismo
Etiquetas de Estilo
Guía de Cultivo para el Sur de Florida
Requisitos de Luz
Requisitos de Agua
Once established (12–18 months), Green Island Ficus is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.
Moderate water. 2-3x per week dry season for hedge use. Once established, moderate drought tolerance. Avoid overwatering.
Suelo y Fertilización
Fertilizer: Balanced 8-2-12 with iron and manganese for limestone soils.
Schedule: February, May, September slow-release granular with micronutrients.
Tolerancia a la Sal
- Altura Madura
- 2–8 ft
- Ancho Maduro
- 2–8 ft
- Tasa de Crecimiento
- slow-to-moderate
- Demanda de Agua
- 3/10
- Grado Florida
- Florida #1
- Costo Instalado
- $$
- Zonas USDA
- 10a, 10b, 11
- Estado FLEPPC
- None
- Calificación Iguana
- 5/10
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Preguntas Frecuentes
How fast does Green Island Ficus grow in South Florida?
Green Island Ficus has a slow-to-moderate growth rate. In South Florida's warm, humid climate it typically establishes quickly with proper watering and fertilization.
Is Green Island Ficus safe for pets?
Green Island Ficus is not safe for pets. Latex sap may cause mild irritation. Ficus leaves cause mild GI upset if consumed by pets. Low risk in landscape setting.
How much water does Green Island Ficus need in South Florida?
Low water needs (3/10). Once established (12–18 months), Green Island Ficus is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.
Can Green Island Ficus tolerate salt air in South Florida?
Green Island Ficus has moderate salt tolerance (6/10). It can handle some coastal exposure but should be protected from direct ocean spray.
Is Green Island Ficus available in Miami-Dade County?
In Miami-Dade County, Green Island Ficus is classified as: allowed. Allowed.
Disponibilidad por Condado en el Sur de Florida
Miami-Dade County
Allowed. Non-restricted.
✓ Apto para costa
USDA Zone 10a–11. Tropical climate, year-round warmth and humidity.
Ver Guía del Condado →Broward County
Allowed. Standard HOA hedge specification throughout Broward County.
✓ Apto para costa
USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical with warm winters and wet/dry seasons.
Ver Guía del Condado →Palm Beach County
Allowed. Cold sensitive — may be damaged in freezes north of Lake Worth.
✓ Apto para costa
USDA Zone 9b–10b. Transitional zone with occasional winter cold in north.
Ver Guía del Condado →Collier County
Allowed. Common in Naples area upscale HOA communities.
✓ Apto para costa
USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical Gulf Coast with seasonal flooding.
Ver Guía del Condado →Monroe County
Allowed. Moderate-high salt tolerance for Keys protected sites.
✓ Apto para costa
USDA Zone 11. Tropical maritime, highest salt exposure of all 5 counties.
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