Light
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Ficus microcarpa 'Moclame'
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Ficus microcarpa 'Moclame'
Quick Care Guide
Watering
Water when ~30–50% dry
Substrate
Aerated • Moisture-buffered • Balanced organic + mineral • Medium
Temperature
Ideal: 18–26 °C • Avoid below: 15 °C
Humidity
Moist 50–60 %
Growth habit
Upright woody shrub or tree.
Support
not needed
Growth speed
Average
Max size indoors
Max. height: 200 cm • Max. spread: 100 cm
Toxicity & safety
Mildly toxic
Origin & habitat
Cultivar of Ficus microcarpa; species native from tropical and subtropical Asia to western Pacific
Outdoor growing
Outside from 15 °C · sheltered spot
How to read these values
These care values are quick reference points for indoor growing. Use them as a guide, then adjust for pot size, substrate, temperature and how quickly the substrate dries.
For more detail, read the full product description or visit our Plant Care Guides.
- Light: level and approximate lux at leaf level.
- Watering: “% dry” shows how far the substrate should dry before watering again.
- Substrate: structure, drainage, moisture retention, base material and particle size.
- Temperature: “Ideal” shows the preferred range; “Avoid below” marks the cold-stress threshold.
- Humidity: target range; steady conditions usually matter more than exact numbers.
- Growth habit: how the plant grows, such as upright, climbing, trailing, clumping or rosette-forming.
- Support: whether a stake, pole or trellis is needed, optional or unnecessary.
- Growth speed: expected pace under suitable indoor conditions; use as a guide, not a promise.
- Max size indoors: realistic long-term indoor size under good conditions.
- Toxicity & safety: irritation, toxicity or physical hazards such as spines or bristles.
- Origin & habitat: native range, hybrid background or typical habitat where relevant.
- Outdoor growing: when a potted indoor plant can be placed outside and what outdoor protection it needs.
Ficus microcarpa 'Moclame'
Ficus microcarpa 'Moclame' is an evergreen indoor fig with smooth grey-brown stems and a dense canopy of glossy green leaves. Its relatively small, neat leaves give the plant a rounded crown while still keeping the character of a woody tropical tree.
This cultivar is grown as a foliage houseplant for bright interiors, where it forms an upright, bushy plant with leathery lance-shaped leaves. Mature container plants can become sizeable over time, but pruning and pot size keep the crown balanced for indoor use.
Glossy foliage and a rounded indoor tree habit
- Leaf surface: Leathery green leaves reflect light and create a dense canopy.
- Stem form: Woody stems support a rounded crown that can be shaped by pruning.
- Placement: A stable bright position reduces the chance of sudden leaf drop after acclimation.
- Container growth: The plant can become a taller indoor specimen when given room and consistent care.
- Natural range: Ficus microcarpa belongs to Moraceae and is native across tropical and subtropical Asia to the western Pacific.
Woody stems, leathery leaves and container development
Ficus microcarpa 'Moclame' develops as a woody-stemmed indoor tree with a dense, leafy crown. The leaves sit closely along the shoots, so the plant can build a full canopy when it receives enough light from more than one side. Rotating the pot occasionally helps the crown stay even.
The species behind 'Moclame' grows in warm, wet tropical regions and can form a much larger tree outdoors. Indoors, it prefers warmth, steady moisture and a substrate that drains cleanly. Sudden changes in position, temperature or watering can trigger leaf drop.
Light, water and pruning for a woody indoor fig
- Light: Place in bright filtered light. In a brighter position, new shoots usually stay shorter between leaves and the crown remains denser.
- Watering: Water when the upper part of the mix has dried. Soak the substrate evenly, then let excess water drain away.
- Substrate: Use a well-draining houseplant mix with bark, pumice or other coarse material to protect the fine roots from stale moisture.
- Temperature: Keep above 15°C and protect from cold windowsills, draughts and sudden temperature swings.
- Humidity: Moderate indoor humidity is usually fine, but very dry air can combine with low light and cause leaf drop.
- Pruning: Trim long shoots during the growing season to keep the crown rounded and encourage side branching.
- Feeding: Feed lightly in spring and summer. Reduce feeding when growth slows in cooler, darker months.
When Ficus microcarpa 'Moclame' drops or marks leaves
- Leaf drop after moving: This fig can shed leaves after relocation. Keep conditions steady and avoid moving it repeatedly while it adjusts.
- Yellowing lower leaves: Check for a wet lower pot or blocked drainage. Roots sitting in saturated mix are the common trigger.
- Weak sparse growth: Sparse shoots usually need more light. Move the plant gradually into stronger filtered light.
- Brown leaf tips: Look for irregular watering, dry heater air or salt build-up from heavy feeding.
- Pests: Scale, mealybugs and spider mites can hide around stems and leaf undersides. Inspect the crown regularly, especially in dry indoor air.
Milky sap and pet safety
Ficus microcarpa 'Moclame' produces milky latex sap when cut or damaged. The sap can irritate skin, and chewed leaves or stems may upset pets or children, so place the plant out of reach and clean pruning tools after use.
Ficus microcarpa and the Moclame name
Ficus is Latin for fig or fig tree, while microcarpa means small-fruited.
A rounded crown of glossy leaves develops above smooth woody stems.
Plant names, growth habits, natural habitats and indoor care guidance are checked against trusted botanical, habitat and horticultural references before publication.View our plant care resources and references.
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