The optimal location
The fig thrives particularly well on a sunny window or in the winter garden. If it is a real fig, you should note that the woody plants also go into hibernation in their southern home and shed their leaves. In the cold season it is therefore advisable to give the fig a slightly cooler place in the apartment. Temperatures of around ten degrees are ideal.
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The right substrate
Figs do well in commercial Potting soil or potted plant soil, which they loosen up with sand or fine-grain gravel. Since figs are very sensitive to waterlogging, you should apply a drainage layer to the planter Clay granules a.
Many figs also grow in Hydroponics good, because waterlogging cannot build up in the special granulate and the plants are optimally supplied with moisture and nutrients.
Casting with a sure instinct
Figs are not only sensitive to waterlogging, but also to the complete drying out of the root ball. The fig first acknowledges dry ground with the dropping of the fruit and then with a partial loss of the leaves. Therefore, always water when the surface of the earth feels dry and throw away excess water in the saucer. At most in the warm summer months you can leave a small supply of water for a few hours.
During the winter months, you should reduce the watering. However, the fig tree should not dry out completely.
Figs are sensitive to hard water
Pour the fig with soft water. Use filtered tap water or rainwater in areas with hard water. Alternatively, you can leave the irrigation water to stand for a few hours so that the lime settles out.
Fertilizing the fig
In the growth phase, the house fig rewards fertilizers once a week with vigorous growth and rich fruit set. Conventional liquid fertilizer or is suitable Citrus fertilizer. If you want to consume the fruits of the fig, you should make sure that the fertilizer is suitable for use with food.
Tips & Tricks
House figs are unfortunately somewhat susceptible to diseases and Pests You should therefore regularly check the plant for infestation.