Ficus

Ficus: Identification, plant Growth and reproduction

Learn about the plant

Ficus, a genus of about 800 species of mainly evergreen trees and shrubs, shrubs, and woody climbers, seen in wet woodland in spectacular and subtropical regions worldwide. These small shrubs or large spreading bushes provide spectacular-hunting foliage and pear-designed edible many fruits. In chillier locations, they are grown as tub plants and flowers, taken within, or protected throughout the winter months. They generally increase in most soils, and so are drought-tolerant once founded. Prune to almost any shape and size. Trees have fresh fruits every six months without pollination.

The foliage can cause moderate belly annoyed if ingested the sap may irritate pores and skin or worsen allergies. The foliage of Ficus carica can cause photodermatitis. Its sap may inflame your eye area.

Plant growth conditions

Typical or over regular ambiance in summer. Always keep fairy surprising in the wintertime – bare minimum temperatures 60 F or 18 C. Bright gentle – prevent immediate direct sunlight. Develop in well-exhausted, garden soil-structured planting mixture.

Water freely from spring season to autumn – sparingly in Winter. Use tepid drinking water. Mist leaves commonly, specifically in warm weather.

Plant reproduction

Take semi-ripe to come cuttings or leaf-bud cuttings in spring or summer. Make use of a rooting hormonal and give underside go. Sow seed at 59-70 F (15-21 C) in early spring