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My First Ficus

Ficus elastica 

I’ve had this ficus since it was a baby in a gallon pot.  It was originally planted outside but grew too fast and unruly to stay there.  Plants either die or flourish in the Florida heat.  Ficus plants fall into the latter category; they’ll grow into huge trees if given the chance.  I like them better this way - contained and low-maintenance.  I put it outside when we’re expecting a heavy rain.  The roots get a soak, the leaves get a shower, and done.   

So why is F for Ficus in the first place?  Because I’m participating in a blog project called ABC Wednesdays.  Each Wednesday I’ll be featuring an item in my garden from letters A to Z…actually F to Z.  This week is Round 6 – F - so I’m late…very late if you consider that the project is in its third year.  But better late than never – here is A to E: Ants, Butterflies, Crotons, Dahlias, and Echinacea-I’d normally refer to these as Purple coneflowers but E is a tough letter.  I better plant some Zinnias before I get to Z.