Fig is a plant with fast and tree-like growth. It is a perennial shrub and has very large, leathery, dark green leaves.
Leaves
Its leaves are thick, leathery and dark green with a length of 20-30 cm and a width of 10-20 cm. The shape of its leaves resembles that of a lyre or violin with a broad top and a narrow middle.
Terrain
Their soil should be light, with a high content of peat and have good drainage.
Position
The fig tree needs enough light to grow properly with rich foliage. Choose a bright spot near a window, but not directly exposed to the sun, because it can cause burns on its leaves, especially on hot summer days.
Watering
When outdoors, it needs frequent watering 2-3 times a week, especially in the hot summer months. If the fig tree is in a pot inside your house, it needs watering once a week, while you will need to moisten its foliage often to prevent drying at the edges of the leaves.
Lubrication
The benjamin fig needs fertilizing every two weeks in the spring and fall, and once a month the rest of the year to maintain its glossy green foliage. Use fertilizer in solid or liquid form always according to the instructions of the formulation. To maintain its rich green foliage it should still be fertilized with iron, choose a liquid formulation for immediate results.
Durability
It is sensitive to very low winter temperatures and may cause extensive leaf loss. It does not react well to changes in lighting conditions and position in general.
Pruning
You can prune it by removing dead branches and remove all yellow leaves to encourage the growth of new green growth.
Enemies and Diseases
Its most common enemy is the coccoids that cause cotton blight.
It is suitable for
- Living room
- House entrance
- Office - Professional space.
Toxicity
Away from children and animals!! The existence of white milky vegetable juice, which comes from the bark of the trunk and branches of the tree. In case of ingestion, a strong burning sensation and skin irritation may occur
Flowerpot 12 cm- Plant height 35 cm
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