Ficus Dammaropsis

[5150cycad]

At the quail botanical gardens. Can't believe how large the leaves get. Amazing ficus.

[Hammer]

1 hour ago, 5150cycad said:

At the quail botanical gardens. Can't believe how large the leaves get. Amazing ficus.

Love these plants! 

[5150cycad]

I really want one, just not sure if they will do well in my area. Really an amazing plant. 

[Palm Tree Jim]

I think you could grow the ficus d.

Some have been growing for many years in Corona with much success.

Maybe provide some canopy to help.

[Brett in Mission Viejo]

22 minutes ago, Palm Tree Jim said:

I think you could grow the ficus d.

Some have been growing for many years in Corona with much success.

Maybe provide some canopy to help.

I agree with Jim. Try one in filtered sun. When grown in filtered light, they stand more upright like a tree as opposed to a ground hugging bush when in full blazing sun. This one is in my back yard has light canopy overhead:

[Pando]

16 hours ago, 5150cycad said:

I really want one, just not sure if they will do well in my area. Really an amazing plant. 

It's tougher to acquire one than to grow one. It should be fine in Escondido, unless you're in a valley that gets hard frost. They like lots of water though. Don't let the soil dry out.

Here's one I have in neighboring San Marcos. Sometimes it throws nice red/bronze leaves.

[Howeadypsis]

Quite a spectacular plant! Does it produce the white latex of other Ficus species? 

Edited July 25, 2016 by Howeadypsis

[Pando]

1 hour ago, Howeadypsis said:

Quite a spectacular plant! Does it produce the white latex of other Ficus species? 

Yes, copious amounts. The leaves are leathery and this white liquid will drip with even a smallest damage to any part of the leaf.

[Howeadypsis]

16 hours ago, Pando said:

Yes, copious amounts. The leaves are leathery and this white liquid will drip with even a smallest damage to any part of the leaf.

Rubber plant!