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Ficus natalensis 'Malay Gold'- Triangle Fig (Variegated Fig #2)


Eric in Orlando

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Ficus natalensis ssp. leprieurii, Triangle Fig is a shrubby fig usually growing 8-10ft tall. It has small triangular leaves and was formerly known as F. triangularis. 'Malay Gold' is a nice variegated form. This fig is native to Tropical Africa.

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Eric

Orlando, FL

zone 9b/10a

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I used to have this as a houseplant in CA years ago. Can't recall if low humidity and household abuse killed it or if an attempt to grow it outdoors did.

SoCal and SoFla; zone varies by location.

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The non variegated form grows outside here. That thing looks really cool

Matt Bradford

"Manambe Lavaka"

Spring Valley, CA (8.5 miles inland from San Diego Bay)

10B on the hill (635 ft. elevation)

9B in the canyon (520 ft. elevation)

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It is also much slower than the green form so far. I have also seen the variegated form called 'Coconut Ice'.

Eric

Orlando, FL

zone 9b/10a

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The non variegated form grows outside here. That thing looks really cool

More common (and considerably more cold-tolerant) in SoCal is the green F. deltoidea. (Mistletoe Fig).

It's Asian in origin.

SoCal and SoFla; zone varies by location.

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