Author: Elvira Bowen

Indian Banyan. Indian Banyan (Ficus benghalensis) Other common names for this plant include Bengal fig or Indian fig. These trees are epiphytic—they absorb moisture from the air. What is the other name of Indian fig tree? Scientifically called Ficus racemosa, the Indian fig tree is a relative of banyan and is popularly known as cluster […]

The high sugar content of the edible fruit is an inverted flower. The fruiting figs don’t flower like Citrus or Pomegranates, their flowers bloom inside the pear-shaped pods. What fruit category is a fig? Chances are you know figs as being rather soft, pear-shaped fruits, that are often eaten in a dried form. These fruits […]

The Weeping Fig is a Ficus which means the sap within the plant is generally mildly toxic to most pets and people. It has a milky irritating sap in the stems and leaves that can cause gastrointestinal issues if eaten and skin irritation if the sap is allowed get into small cuts on the skin. […]

What are figs? Figs are the fruit of the ficus tree, which is part of the mulberry family (Moraceae). They have a unique, sweet taste, soft and chewy texture, and are filled with slightly crunchy, edible seeds. Are dried figs a fruit? A fig is a nutritious fruit that provides a lot of calcium and […]

are particularly vulnerable to squirrel predation. Mature wood is weak, relatively fragile and easily damaged by foraging tree squirrels plundering the tasty figs during spring and fall. These pests live in and escape to trees, where succulent fig trunks and limbs offer effortless snacks year round. Are figs safe for squirrels? Note: Pits and seeds […]

Over 1,274 species of birds and mammals eat figs, including humans. Figs are among the most important plants in tropical ecosystems because they provide food for many animals. Over 1,274 species of birds and mammals eat figs. Are figs poisonous to animals? While figs are perfectly safe for humans, the fruit, leaves and sap of […]

Figs aren’t particularly nutritious, but they are only ripe for a short time. And since they are soft and unprotected, they attract a large variety of hungry birds, squirrels, and monkeys. Do chimpanzees eat figs? Aside from being nutritious and delicious, figs account for almost half of a chimpanzee’s diet, providing an excellent source of […]

Another seedy fruit encountered in Greek mythology is the fig. The fig is associated with Dionysus, the God of wine and drunkenness, but also with Priapus, a minor rustic fertility God, who protected plants, gardens and male reproductive organs. What god is associated with figs? Associated with Demeter, the Greek goddess of agriculture and fertility, […]

For outdoor fig trees, plant the tree in the spring or early fall in full sun. Fig trees can grow in most types of soil as long as the soil is well-drained and contains plenty of organic material. (Learn more about organic soil amendments.) Space fig trees at least 20 feet away from any buildings […]

Can Fig Trees Get Too Much Sun? There is not really such a thing as too much sun when it comes to fig trees. Fig leaves are hardy and can withstand heat and bright light that would scorch other plants like bananas. Thus they retain green leaves even in climates where other leaves would get […]