Ficus aspera, commonly called the Clown Fig, is prized for its ornamental variegated foliage and unique fruit. This evergreen shrub or tree thrives indoors in containers or outdoors in tropical climates. It prefers bright, indirect light to enhance leaf variegation but can tolerate some direct sun. Plant in rich, well-draining soil with organic matter and water when the top two inches of soil are dry to avoid root rot. As a tropical species, it requires warm temperatures and moderate to high humidity for optimal growth.
