Jari
Ficus virens
Outdoor Plants Difficulty: Easy
📖 About this plant
Ficus virens (white fig or ‘Jari’ in Odia, also called Pakar) is a large deciduous tree of the Moraceae family. The tree bears large ovate leaves and produces clusters of figs that ripen from green to red. Figs are eaten by birds and bats, making the tree a keystone species for wildlife. Wood is used for fuelwood and small construction. The tree is extensively planted as an avenue tree.
🧑🌾 Care requirements
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Light
Full sun
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Water
Regular; moderately drought-tolerant
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Humidity
Moderate
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Temperature
15-38°C
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Soil
Well-draining loam
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Fertilizer
Compost annually
🌐 Common Names
HI
Hindi
जारी
BN
Bengali
জারি
MR
Marathi
जारी
TE
Telugu
జారి
TA
Tamil
ஜாரி
GU
Gujarati
જારી
UR
Urdu
جاری
KN
Kannada
ಜಾರಿ
OR
Odia
ଜାରି
ML
Malayalam
ജാരി
PA
Punjabi
ਜਾਰੀ
AS
Assamese
জাৰী
📋 Plant facts
- 🌍 Origin
- Indian Subcontinent
- 📏 Max height
- 10-20 m
- 📐 Spread
- 4-6 m
- 🕰️ Bloom time
- Spring
- 🎨 Bloom color
- White-yellow
- 🍃 Foliage color
- Green
- ⏳ Lifespan
- 40+ years
- 📈 Growth rate
- Moderate
- ☠️ Toxicity
- Non-toxic
- 🌱 Propagation
- Seeds
🛡️ Health & Safety
🐾 Pet safe
✅ Non-toxic
Non-toxic
Common issues
- Leaf spot
- caterpillar defoliation
💡 Care tips
- Plant in well-draining soil with appropriate light.
- Tolerates Indian tropical conditions.
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