Ischia Fig Tree Live Starter Plant – Ficus carica – Small Plant

Ischia Fig is a fruiting fig tree cultivar of Ficus carica, grown for its edible figs and attractive broadleaf foliage. This listing includes one small live starter plant. The seller identifies the plant as self-pollinating and suitable for outdoor growing.

The Ischia Fig prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It benefits from consistent moisture, particularly during fruiting, but does not tolerate excessively wet soil. The seller lists USDA Zones 7–10.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

📏 Shipping Size: Small starter plant; exact shipping height was not provided by the seller.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• Ischia Fig Tree (Ficus carica)
• One small live starter plant
• Fruiting fig tree suitable for outdoor growing
• Self-pollinating according to the seller
• Full sun preferred
• Well-drained clay, loam, or peat-based soil
• Requires regular moisture, especially during fruiting
• Seller-listed USDA Zones 7–10
• Small starter plants may vary in size and appearance

🧾 MATERIALS:
One small live Ischia Fig Tree starter plant. Exact shipping height and container size were not provided by the seller.

📋 ATTRIBUTES:
Common Name: Ischia Fig Tree
Scientific Name: Ficus carica ‘Ischia’
Plant Type: Fruiting tree
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Fig fruit; mature fruit color not provided
Sunlight: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained clay, loam, or peat
Water: Medium; keep moist while avoiding excessively wet soil
USDA Zone: 7–10
Growth Habit: Fig tree
Plant Form: Live starter plant
Shipping Size: Small starter plant; exact height not provided
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Quantity: 1
Pollination: Self-pollinating according to seller

❓ FAQ:

1. What USDA zones are suitable for an Ischia Fig Tree?
The seller lists Ischia Fig for USDA Zones 7–10.

2. Does Ischia Fig need full sun?
Yes. Full sun is recommended for this fig tree.

3. How much water does an Ischia Fig Tree need?
The seller recommends keeping the soil moist, with ample moisture particularly during fruiting. Soil should remain well drained.

4. What is the growth habit of an Ischia Fig Tree?
It is a perennial fruiting fig tree with broadleaf foliage.

5. Does Ischia Fig require a second fig tree for pollination?
No. The seller identifies this cultivar as self-pollinating.

Customer Notice:

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

If there is an issue with your order, contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide:

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without required photos may not be eligible for review.

Claims submitted more than 48 hours after delivery will be considered accepted as received and may not be eligible for replacement or refund.