Dark Portuguese Fig Cutting - 8"+ Unrooted Stem with 3+ Nodes for Propagation in Gardens & Orchards

Dark Portuguese Fig Cutting Overview

This listing includes one unrooted Dark Portuguese fig cutting (Ficus carica) measuring at least 8 inches long with three or more viable nodes. Taken from a healthy, mature tree, this cutting is ideal for propagation in home orchards, edible landscapes, or container gardening. Known for its dark-skinned, richly flavored fruit (fruit not included), this variety thrives in warm climates or greenhouse environments.

Key Features

• One unrooted cutting with a minimum length of 8 inches and 3+ nodes
• From the Dark Portuguese fig variety, prized for flavorful fruit
• Suitable for edible landscapes, orchards, or pot culture
• Easy to propagate with proper care
• Deciduous fruit tree with spreading to upright growth habit

Growing Information

Plant the cutting in well-draining loam or sandy soil and place it in full sun for optimal growth. Water moderately, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. This fig variety is suitable for USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10. With proper care, expect fruit production within 1 to 2 years. Propagation is best done in warm climates or greenhouse conditions to encourage rooting and healthy development.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.