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Ficus aurata

Golden hairy-fig

Ficus aurata, the golden hairy-fig, is a common fig of western Malesia, named for the golden hairs on its shoots and figs. It is widely recorded in Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia and Sumatra, mostly in the lowlands and hills. The targets follow its warm, very humid, evenly wet measured climate.

At home, aim for
Day Warm-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Humid airBand in Plantistry
Light Bright, filtered lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
No rest periodGrows in the ground

Where it grows wild

Recorded widely across Borneo and Peninsular Malaysia at low to middle elevations. Species of this kind are usually small trees of forest edges, gaps and secondary growth; the targets assume that brighter setting.

Recorded at 50–5500 m, median 340 m (27 records). The 5500 m maximum is impossible in its range and is a data error.

BorneoPeninsular MalaysiaSumatraPhilippinesVietnam

🔒 Growing it like that

The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:

✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates
✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it
✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light
✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it
✓ Substrate and airflow
✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild

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Profiles are drafts built from measured range and climate and from published sources; each section carries its own confidence in the app.