Groundcover and Vines – Climbing – String of Frogs Vine

String of frogs vine 

Botanical name: ficus pumila ‘quercifolia’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes 

Average size at maturity: trails 8-13 ft 

Hardy zone: zones 8-11 

Foliage color: green 

Growth rate: can gain up to 3 ft in length per year 

Pruning instructions: prune during the winter months to maintain desired length 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings in the spring and summer months 

Landscape use: porch hanging plant, container plant, shade garden, foliage backdrop 

Special features: shade tolerant, heat tolerant, disease resistant 

Light needs: 3-5 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2-4 inches of soil to dry between watering sessions

Fertilizing instructions : use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring 

Best type of soil: loam, clay 

Companion plants: ferns, pothos, sedges, creeping fig 

Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: no