Named because its leaves resemble violins, it has become well known in recent years for its own Nordic ins popularity network. The elegant atmosphere of the fig leaf is very suitable for planting large green plants indoors. As long as you master the following elements, it is easy to plant a good fig.
First, the choice of potting soil
Ficus ficus prefers loose and breathable acidic soil, you can buy planting common nutrient soil, you can also match the soil yourself, peat soil + perlite + garden soil = 2:1:2 or coconut bran + perlite + garden soil = 2:1:2. Flower pots can choose clay pots, cement pots or imitation stone plastic pots, the size is selected according to the size of the plant, it is recommended to choose a larger one, because the fig leaf can grow very large, but also grow very fast. After choosing the pot, start to pot, and plant it with cement pots or imitation stone pots to pad a layer of pottery grains at the bottom of the pot to facilitate drainage. After the basin is poured, the water can be placed in the scattered light for normal maintenance.
Second, light and temperature
Fig planting environment Fig tree likes a well-lit environment, if the light is too weak, it is not conducive to plant growth, but avoid strong direct sunlight in summer, otherwise it will make the leaves lose luster or even burn the leaves, and the light can be appropriately increased in winter. Fig can grow well under bright scattered light, and it is best to receive about 4 hours of light per day.
Fig leaf likes warmth, the growth temperature is 25 ° C -35 ° C, winter is required to remain above 5 ° C to safely overwinter, below 5 ° C is prone to frost damage, long-term low temperature can lead to death.
Third, fertilizer water management
Ficus Lyre leaf fig likes a humid environment, because its leaves are larger on the water requirements, follow the principle of seeing dry and wet, and then water the potting soil thoroughly, and then water thoroughly. In the spring and summer, the water demand is large, and the soil should be kept moist, and if necessary, the leaves can be sprayed with water to humidify. However, do not water too much when you are in a low temperature environment for a long time in winter, otherwise it will easily lead to the death of plants.
Ficus ficus needs a large amount of fertilizer during the growing season, and it is necessary to apply liquid fertilizer once a week or two to ensure its healthy growth, and generally stop fertilizing in winter. You can also use other liquid fertilizers, if you use solid fertilizer, be sure to apply the fertilizer 3CM away from the main pole of the tree, similar will burn the roots and leaves, if it is a very small sapling, remember to only use diluted water to water.
Fourth, daily maintenance and precautions
Ficus ficus likes a well-ventilated growth environment, if the long-term maintenance in a humid, unventilated room, it is easy to breed bacteria, infection with diseases and insect pests, thus endangering the health of the plant, so it is necessary to often open the window to breathe, in order to strengthen the circulation of indoor and outdoor air, promote the metabolism and respiration of the plant, reduce the breeding of germs; such as finding that the plant has yellow leaves, dead branches, long branches and over-dense branches, etc., it can be pruned off to reduce the consumption of nutrients, is conducive to the ventilation and light transmission inside the plant, promotes the germination of new branches and keeps the plant beautiful and clean.
Ficus natural growth is not easy to branch, so if you want ficus to produce side branches should be topping treatment.
Fig is shade tolerant, but it cannot be placed in the shade for a long time, it is best to put it in the window, and it is necessary to turn the pot frequently so that the entire plant is evenly exposed to light.