Despite the habit of strangler figs in the wild, they can be grown as free-standing plants in cultivation. However, F.watkinsiana is far too large for a normal suburban garden but is an excellent shade tree for parks and larger properties. It is adaptable to a range of soils and appreciates adequate moisture. It also makes an excellent plant for cultivation both indoors and outside. Propagation is usually from seed which germinates well without any pretreatment.
Cuttings also strike successfully.
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