Some figs do need a cold period and lose their leaves during this period but the two I mentioned (LSU purple fig and the 'Petite Negra' fig) can be grown indoors year-round while producing figs at a small size. By keeping the fig in a small pot, it will stay small (think bonsai). My family member has been having quite a bit of fun with it and was excited when it produced figs. Even better, it has actually survived her 'care.' And, if your family member or mine ever wants a larger tree and has the space, they can plant it in a larger pot (or outside) and it will certainly grow.
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