More about the plant below:
Ficus benjamina
category : potted
position : partial shade
height : up to 4 m
wintering : room, 15-20 ° C
reaction soil : slightly acidic
preferences soil : fertile, rich in humus, permeable
watering : moderate
color leaves/needles : green, green-white, green-yellow
color of flowers : green
habit : bushy, woody
period flowering : different seasons, rarely
seed : -
reproduction:tip cuttings, layering
persistence leaves : evergreen
application : rooms, cut flower
pace of growth : fast
Ficus - silhouetteFicus standFicus - irrigationFertilizing the ficusFicus - transplantingFicus protectionAdviceFicus - silhouette
Ficus Benjamin belongs to the most popular representatives of the genus Ficus. The available varieties have straight leaves of a uniform shade of green, corrugated leaves and white and light yellow speckles. The Benjamin Ficus produces inconspicuous fruit, unfortunately poisonous.The white sap of plants can sometimes irritate the skin.
Ficus stand
Ficus prefers bright positions, but not too much sun. It is worth remembering that varieties with variegated leaves require better lighting than varieties with uniform green leaves.The optimum cultivation temperature is 20-23 ° C, in winter the temperature must not drop below 18 ° C.Many varieties react to changing positions and drafts by shedding their leaves.
Ficus - irrigation
Overfilling the root ball quickly results in shedding leaves, therefore the fig tree should be watered with smaller doses of water, but at regular intervals. Air humidification prevents the occurrence of mildew.
Ficus fertilization
In summer, we feed the fig tree every 2 weeks with generally available fertilizer for green plants. In winter, power is supplied every 4 weeks.
Ficus - transplanting
Older specimens should be replanted every 2-3 years, in early spring. For the substrate we use a permeable substrate (soil for potted plants is mixed with sand).
Ficus protection
With too low air humidity, spider mites may appear.The sticky cream on the underside of the leaves is a natural plant secretion.
Tip
Ficus trees can be led in such a way that the shoots intertwine "in a braid" - this will significantly increase their attractiveness.
