How to grow Fiddleleaf Ficus

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Planting preparation

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When planting fiddleleaf fig, you should first break up the peat soil, add water and mix evenly. For potted plants, generally choose a 12 cm flower pot. Move the seedlings into the pot. Don't plant it too deep. Choose slightly acidic soil and fill the pot to 90% full. The tightness should be moderate. Give it a growing environment of 25-35℃, keep the temperature above 5℃ in winter, and water it dry and thoroughly.

Planting preparation

Planting preparation

Substrate

Crush the peat soil, add water and stir. Remember to stir evenly, and then wait for the cup to be planted. For 12cm pots, use approximately 300ml of peat soil per pot.

Upper pot

Small potted plants generally choose flower pots with a diameter of 12 cm. When planting, you can put about 2 cm of substrate on the bottom of the pot. Also, don’t forget to drill a small hole for drainage. . After everything is ready, move the seedlings into the pot. When planting, be careful not to plant it too deep. Choose slightly acidic soil and fill the pot to 90% full. The tightness should be moderate.

Planting environment of fiddle leaf fig Ficus fiddle leaf prefers a place with sufficient light. Environment, if the light is too weak, it is not conducive to plant growth, but strong direct sunlight should be avoided in summer, otherwise the leaves will lose their luster or even burn them. In winter, the light can be appropriately increased. Ficus fiddleleaf can grow well under bright scattered light, and it is best to receive about 4 hours of light every day.

Temperature

The most suitable temperature for Fiddleleaf Ficus is 25℃-35℃. Its cold tolerance is relatively weak. It is best to keep it above 5℃ in winter, so as to ensure a safe winter. .

Humidity

Qin Ye Rong The humidity requirements are not very strict, as long as it is kept above 60%.

Watering

Qinye Rong likes a humid environment and has relatively high water requirements. Follow the principle of seeing dryness and wetness. Wait until the pot soil is completely dry before watering. Water thoroughly. In spring and summer, a large amount of water is needed, and the soil must be kept moist. However, when it is in a low temperature environment for a long time, do not water too much, otherwise it will easily lead to the death of the plant.

Fertilization

The amount of fertilizer required for the Firth Ficus is not very large when it is just planted. You can use Flower 20-20-20 diluted 1000 times for watering. Later, when the plant grows up, The leaves are very large and the amount of fertilizer required will also increase, so liquid fertilizer should be applied once a week or two during the growing season to ensure healthy growth. Fertilization is generally stopped in winter.

The above is the entire content of the planting methods of Firth Ficus. I hope it will be helpful to flower lovers.

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