Ficus

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Ficus is a genus of about 850 species of woody trees, shrubs, vines, epiphytes and hemiepiphytes in the family Moraceae. Collectively known as fig trees or figs, they are native throughout the tropics with a few species extending into the semi-warm temperate zone

Ficus plants need consistent, but moderate watering throughout the growing season, with dry spells in winters. Make sure the soil remains moist, neither dry nor drenched. Over-watering will turn its leaves yellow. You can increase humidity by misting its leaves regularly.

Although there are many types of ficus, they all have similar light requirements. Ficus does best when it gets some light during the day. Full sun all day isn't good for the tree; neither is full shade. A location that gets good morning sun, such as an east facing window, is ideal for many ficus.

Ficus can be very sensitive to location change. Some varieties may lose some or most of their leaves when moved to a new location. This doesn't always mean that the ficus has died. As long as the new location isn't too cold or too dark, the tree should grow new leaves as it adjusts to its new location.

Ficus requires a lot of water. However, allowing your ficus to dry out between waterings encourages the roots to grow stronger as they search for water. One of the biggest mistakes people make with a ficus is to over-water the tree. Ficus takes in water through its leaves and bark, so misting your ficus with each watering is a good idea.

The best time to prune Ficus trees indoors is during the spring and winter seasons. This can help to maintain the growing indoor tree to a reasonable height. Regular pruning also encourages new leaves’ growth and results in a bushy Ficus tree. It can reach immense heights naturally, but only if you re-pot plants into a large container. Therefore, you must keep your Ficus healthy by controlling its growth through pruning.

Ficus plant: Soil and fertilizer requirements

The best type of soil to grow Ficus plants is well-drained loamy soil. Ficus thrives in neutral soil that has a PH between 6.5 and 7. If you are growing Ficus indoors, ensure that there are enough holes at the bottom of the pot to allow excess water to drain out. Add fertilizers during the spring and summer seasons to the plant once in a month. During the autumn and winter months, you can slow it down to once every other month. Ficus plants prefer balanced and all-purpose fertilizers.