Fig (Ficus Carica)

DISCLAIMER

1. The actual plant may differ as each pot has its own unique natural look and although look identical but never 100% similar to the image pictured here.
2. Flowers/Fruits are seasonal and plants may not be with flowers/fruits at the time of order/delivery.
3. Overall Height is measured from the bottom of the pot to the tallest point of the plant vertically.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Ficus carica is an Asian species of flowering plant in the mulberry family,  known as the common fig (or just the fig).
• It is the source of the fruit also called the fig and as such is an important crop in those areas where it is grown commercially.
• Fig plants are cultivated widely both for their fruit and also as ornamental plants.

SOIL REQUIREMENT

• It requires cool, well-drained soil.
• It is indifferent to soil type, but development is slower in poor and rocky soil.

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FEEDING/FERTILIZER REQUIREMENT

• A general-purpose fertilizer with an analysis of 8-8-8 or 10-10-10 is fine.
• It's best to provide fertilizer for fig trees only when the tree shows symptoms of slow growth or pale leaves, but there are a couple of exceptions where fig trees need regular feedings.

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LIGHT REQUIREMENT

• It grows best in full sun (they'll tolerate partial shade in hot summer climates) and well-drained garden soil.
• Before planting, check the potting mix in the pot and water thoroughly if it's dry.

WATER REQUIREMENT

• Water once per week.
• Leave the soil to dry first and then soak once a week.

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