




Ficus Gustissimo Perretta — Decorative and indulgent dwarf fig tree
The Ficus Gustissimo Perretta is a dwarf fig tree that is both decorative and productive, ideal for bright interiors, balconies, and city terraces. Compact and elegant, it charms with its shiny dark green foliage and its ability to bear fruit even in a pot, bringing a Mediterranean and gourmet touch to your urban space.
Perfect for small spaces, this miniature fig tree embodies the nature of the South in a practical and easy-to-live format. Its fleshy and sweet figs evoke sunny orchards — a pleasure both visual and gustatory.
Exposure & placement
The Ficus Gustissimo Perretta thrives both in bright indoor spaces and sheltered outdoor areas. It likes bright light without direct scorching sun and adapts perfectly to life in a pot.
- Exposure: bright light, gentle sun or bright partial shade.
- Location: bright indoors, balcony, terrace, or sheltered veranda.
- Cultivation: exclusively in pots, for optimal watering control.
- Adult height: 1 to 1.5 m depending on the container and conditions.
Verdeia tip: place your fig tree near a sunny window or on a balcony sheltered from the wind for harmonious growth and sweet fruits.
Watering & maintenance
- Watering: keep the substrate slightly moist, without excess water.
- Frequency: regular in summer, spaced out in winter.
- Fertilizer: apply organic fertilizer in spring to stimulate fruiting.
- Substrate: rich, draining, and light potting soil.
- Care: easy, light pruning if necessary to maintain a compact shape.
Too frequent watering slows fruiting: let the substrate surface dry between waterings.
Decorative & gourmet interest
The Ficus Gustissimo Perretta charms as much by its elegant silhouette as by its surprising productivity in a pot. It embodies the perfect symbiosis between ornamental and fruit plant.
- Shape: compact and rounded, ideal for pot cultivation.
- Foliage: shiny dark green, lush, and decorative.
- Fruits: fleshy, sweet, and tasty figs.
- Use: fruit and decorative plant for small spaces.
- Ambiance: Mediterranean, natural, and urban.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
The dwarf fig tree pairs perfectly with southern-inspired plants to create a sunny natural corner in the city.
- To pair with: miniature olive trees, lavenders, rosemaries, or potted citrus.
- Ideal ambiance: Mediterranean balcony or bright veranda.
- Ideal pot: terracotta pot, beige or terracotta color to highlight its foliage.
Pair it with an outdoor table or a reading nook to enjoy a lush and indulgent plant decor all year round.
Verdeia Tips
- Place it in a bright spot, sheltered from cold wind.
- Water regularly without soaking the substrate.
- Apply fertilizer in spring to encourage fruiting.
- In winter, bring it indoors if the temperature drops below 5 °C.
Compact, decorative, and indulgent, the Ficus Gustissimo Perretta is the ideal companion for urban balconies and bright interiors.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Ficus carica ‘Gustissimo Perretta’
- Common name: Dwarf fig tree
- Type: Compact fruit plant
- Pot diameter: Ø13 cm
- Approximate height: 45 cm
- Maximum adult size: 100 to 150 cm
- Foliage: shiny dark green, deciduous
- Exposure: bright light, gentle sun
- Watering: regular in summer, spaced out in winter
- Care: easy, organic fertilizer in spring
- Cultivation: in pot only
- Use: bright interior, balcony, terrace, veranda
- Special feature: productive even in a small pot
- Toxicity: non-toxic
- Decorative style: Mediterranean / Natural / Urban
Each fig tree is unique: the shape and density of the foliage can vary depending on the light and the season.
Our Verdeia commitments
They embraced nature with Verdeia
Camille, Toulouse“I am amazed by the quality of the plant received! Careful packaging, impeccable foliage, and fast delivery. Thank you Verdeia”
Amandine, Lille“It was my first order and certainly not the last. The selection is varied and the plants radiate health.”
Giulia, Milan“I gave a Verdeia plant to my sister in Milan: perfect packaging and impeccable service. She loved the concept”
FAQ – Everything to know before adopting your Verdeia plant
How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are carefully selected from our European partner producers.
Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected by breathable and secure packaging.
Each package is designed to ensure that your plant arrives in perfect health and without stress related to transport.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos shown are true to the variety and the announced size (pot diameter and approximate height).
Each plant being unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or shade may exist — that is what makes them so charming!
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery throughout Europe.
Plants are shipped from Monday to Wednesday to prevent them from being stuck over the weekend.
You receive a tracking link as soon as the package is dispatched.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package upon receipt, carefully remove the plant from its packaging and let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering it.
If it has slightly suffered from transport, it will quickly regain its shape after one or two days in the light.
Can I put this plant outside?
It depends on the species. Most indoor plants prefer a bright place without direct sunlight, while outdoor plants like more direct light.
Refer to the exposure advice in the product description to know if it is suitable for a balcony, a terrace, or indoors.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
If your plant appears to have suffered during transport, contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the problem.
Our team will take the time to assess the situation and find the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Your satisfaction and the health of your plant remain our priority 🌿.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, we do not accept standard returns.
However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge.
For any other case (order error, cache-pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.

