How to Grow a Creeping Fig Indoors

Plant your creeping fig in a container with drainage holes, using potting soil. Since the plant has a vining growth habit, hanging baskets work very well. You can also grow it in a standard pot. Choose a location that gets a moderate amount of light, such as adjacent to a window but not in direct light, or in an interior room that receives some light.

Water the plant when the soil becomes moist to the touch, adding liquid to saturate the soil. This ficus likes evenly moist soil, so don't let the dirt dry out. In between waterings, mist the plant leaves once or twice a week.

Fertilize your creeping fig with houseplant fertilizer every two to three weeks from spring to fall. Use the right dose range for your fig, following the manufacturer's instructions. Combine the fertilizer with water, then pour over the plant. In the winter, when your plant is dormant, fertilize monthly.

Watch out for houseplant pests, which bother all ficus plants. Creeping fig pests include aphids, whiteflies, mealybugs or scale. You may see bugs on your plant, or you may see evidence of a pest, such as holes in the leaves or a sticky, slimy substance on plant tissue. If you suspect a pest problem, treat your fig with an insecticidal soap suitable for indoor use.

Clip back long tendrils of creeping fig to keep the plant at the desired size. Use garden shears.

Repot this plant into a larger container each year.