While not generally a difficult fruit to grow, failing to meet your fig tree's watering needs will set your plant up for failure ... also cultivars like the Chicago hardy fig which can thrive ...

And for many of these fig trees, there’s a name and face and a personal back story behind them. That’s because figs are a popular passalong plant ... such as the Hardy Chicago can help ...

Bring a rubber tree into your home, and enjoy your new role as a plant caretaker. Of the trees discussed in this article, the Chicago hardy fig is the only one that's not toxic to humans or pets.

Grow delicious figs on the patio or in the garden with this beautiful variety from the Southern Living Plant Collection.