Dimiri
Ficus lanceolata
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📖 About this plant
Ficus lanceolata (syn. Ficus infectoria — white fig or ‘Dimiri’ in Odia) is a large evergreen tree of the Moraceae family. The tree bears large leathery 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. Bark is used in traditional medicine.
🧑🌾 Care requirements
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Light
Full sun to partial shade
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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
डिमिरी
BN
Bengali
ডিমিরি
MR
Marathi
डिमिरी
TE
Telugu
డిమిరి
TA
Tamil
டிமிரி
GU
Gujarati
ડિમિરી
UR
Urdu
ڈمیری
KN
Kannada
ಡಿಮಿರಿ
OR
Odia
ଡିମିରି
ML
Malayalam
ഡിമിരി
PA
Punjabi
ਡਿਮੀਰੀ
AS
Assamese
ডিমিৰি
📋 Plant facts
- 🌍 Origin
- India, Southeast Asia
- 📏 Max height
- 15-25 m
- 📐 Spread
- 8-12 m
- 🕰️ Bloom time
- Spring (hidden inside syconia — figs)
- 🎨 Bloom color
- Inconspicuous (inside figs)
- 🍃 Foliage color
- Evergreen large leathery dark green
- ⏳ Lifespan
- 80+ years
- 📈 Growth rate
- Fast
- ☠️ Toxicity
- Mild — latex may cause skin irritation
- 🌱 Propagation
- Seeds, cuttings
🛡️ Health & Safety
Common issues
- Fig borer
- leaf spot
💡 Care tips
- Plant in full sun.
- Keystone species for wildlife.
- Avoid planting near buildings — root system.
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