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Other Little published: much of this is inferred from related species

Ficus pseudopalma

The Philippine fig or Philippine dracaena is an unbranched shrub or small tree topped by a palm-like crown of long, narrow, wavy-edged leaves up to about a metre long. It is endemic to the Philippines, common in grassland and forest in Luzon, and grown elsewhere as a striking ornamental. It likes warmth, bright light and even moisture.

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

Where it grows wild

It grows in grassland and forest, especially along forest edges and in secondary growth, where it is considered common in Luzon. Its single stem holds the leaf crown up into bright light.

Measured records span 12–670 m, median 200 m, so it is mainly a lowland and foothill plant. Records in Benguet and Mountain Province suggest it also reaches cooler, higher ground.

Philippines

🔒 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.