Ficus pumila aka Climbingfig

Ficus pumila, also known as the creeping fig or climbing fig, is a species of flowering plant in the mulberry family. It is native to East Asia, including China, Japan, and Vietnam, but has also been naturalized in parts of the southeastern and south-central United States. This popular houseplant is a herbaceous, creeping, and ground-dwelling long-lived plant that can reach up to 15 feet in length and 6 feet in width. The Latin specific epithet pumila means "dwarf", which refers to the very small leaves of the plant. It is interesting to note that all plants in the Ficus genus produce figs, hence the name Ficus, which quite literally means figs! These figs are pollinated by tiny wasps that use the fruits as a safe place to raise their young. However, Ficus plants also contain latex, which emerges as a milky sap when twigs are broken, making them toxic. Therefore, it is important to keep a close eye out if you have children or pets around. Despite this, the Creeping fig can become either your first house plant or a special addition to your already existing collection. With its unique ability to have large adult branches and barren branches with leaves of tiny size at the same time, it is a peculiar but fascinating plant.