Propagation of critically Endangered Ficus laterifolia ( Fig tree ) from Cuttings
 Ficus laterifolia is a species of Fig tree in the family Moraceae. It is endemic to Mauritius. Very few are known in the wild, One tree is found at the Curepipe Forest nursery compound and one at Holywood, Vacoas, both growing on River reserves.

Propagation has been effected from cuttings  but out of 400 cuttings only 3  plants were obtained

Cuttings in small polythene bags  & sowing crate

rooting and  other parts develop quicker in sowing crates

Transplanting in Xtra large polythene bags

Transplanting requires dexterity to avoid roots damage

Transplant

Transplanting completed

plant growing healthily

Watering regularly in Green House

plant  kept in Greenhouse for hardening  prior to planting out

plant 2 years after planting 

Fig tree Ficus laterifolia

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Ficus laterifolia bearing fruits ( not edible )