Ficus semicordata Seeds  

Ficus semicordata, commonly known as the Roxburgh Fig, is a medium-sized tropical fig tree native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It is valued for its distinctive figs, which develop in clusters directly from the trunk and larger branches.

Common Names: Roxburgh Fig, Cluster Fig, Drooping Fig, Khaina Botanical Name: Ficus semicordata Buch.-Ham. ex Sm.  

Plant Care

• 🌱 Sowing: Surface-sow the tiny seeds on moist, well-draining seed-starting mix; do not bury deeply.

• 💧 Moisture: Keep the medium consistently moist but never waterlogged.

• ☀️ Light: Provide bright light or filtered sunlight during germination.

• 🌡️ Temperature: Best germination occurs around 22–30°C.

• 🌿 Transplanting: Move seedlings to individual pots once they have developed several true leaves.

Germination: Usually 2–6 weeks, though fresh seed can germinate sooner under warm, consistently moist conditions.