Botanical Profile
Ficus hispida is a fast-growing tropical fig tree or shrub in the Moraceae family known for its rough leaves and fruiting habit along the trunk and branches.
Scientific Name
Ficus hispida L.f.
Local Name
Hairy Fig, Rough-leaved Fig, Luwingan
Native Habitat
Native to South and Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, India, Thailand, and Malaysia. It grows naturally in humid tropical forests, riverbanks, and disturbed lowland habitats.
Germination Difficulty
Easy — seeds germinate readily under warm, consistently moist conditions.
Germination Timeframe
14–40 days depending on humidity and temperature.
Growing Condition
Prefers full sun to partial shade, fertile well-draining soil, moderate to high humidity, and temperatures between 22–34°C. Regular watering encourages vigorous growth.
Collector Significance
Valued for its unusual trunk-fruiting habit, rapid growth, and ecological importance as a wildlife-supporting fig species.
General Information
These seeds are rare and often hard to find online. Many available seeds have low viability due to long storage, but we provide fresh seeds with higher germination potential.
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