Sandpaper Fig (Ficus Exasperata) is a perennial tree in the Moraceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 10-12. This plant is safe for cats and dogs. It can be grown indoors.
Ficus exasperata is a deciduous, dioecious tree native to tropical Africa and southern Asia, known for its rough, sandpaper-like leaves.
Sandpaper Fig
Ficus Exasperata
Ficus exasperata is a deciduous, dioecious tree native to tropical Africa and southern Asia, known for its rough, sandpaper-like leaves.
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