Ficus petiolaris Baja vipp 8-27 forming small populations sparsely spread

forming small populations sparsely spread out over the dense litter layer that cover the floor of the Atlantic Forest

blushing bright red in strong light

The leaves are about 3 inches wide

and may now be extinct in the wild

Ficus petiolaris Baja vipp 8-27 forming small populations sparsely spreadThe Sonoran Rock Fig. A lovely little caudiciform tree, excellent for Bonsai. Native to rocky outcrops in Baja California to Oaxaca, this plant has developed great drought tolerance by way of its thick caudex. A suggested method of culture is placing the plant on top of a rock, allowing the roots to dangle towards the soil, then mound soil over the roots. Gradually, remove the mounded soil as the root system develops. In time it will form a solid root