How to revive the weeping fig

First aid measures - this is how the rescue operation begins

Regardless of whether the weeping fig dries up, doused, sick or with Lice is infected - the sequence of rescue measures begins with these measures:

• Pot the Benjamini with as little pulling force as possible
• Use a knife to loosen a sticky, compacted root ball from the edge of the pot
• Completely remove the substrate from the roots with your fingers or rinse

Now cut out all the sick, dead roots with disinfected, sharp scissors. If more than 30 percent of the root volume is lost, cut the branches back by a third proportionally. Please consider that poisonous, sticky milky sap of your weeping fig. Protect hands, arms, clothing and the work area from contact with the sap. In most cases, stains on textiles and carpets can no longer be removed.

Repotting brings Benjamini to life - this is how it works

Thoroughly clean and disinfect the previous bucket. Only use the pot if it has a bottom opening as a water drain. Lay a 2 to 3 cm thick layer on top Expanded clay(€ 16.35 at Amazon *) or pottery shards as drainage. An air and water permeable fleece prevents substrate crumbs from clogging the drainage.

Pot your troubled weeping fig in high-quality, peat-free potted plant soil with coconut fibers, bark humus and Lava granules.(€ 14.00 at Amazon *) At the end, the root disc should be a few centimeters below the edge of the pot so that nothing spills over when watering. Pour the Benjamini thoroughly and place them in a partially shaded, warm window seat.

If the nutrient stocks in the potting soil are used up after 6 weeks, fertilize Every 2 weeks in summer and every 6 weeks in winter with a liquid fertilizer for green plants.