Indoor figs can be found in many apartments and houses in Russia. As they just do not call it: fig tree, wine berry, fig tree, fig, Carian ficus. It has wide leaves that fascinate with its beauty, and fragrant fruits. Growing an exotic handsome man is not difficult, caring for him does not require hassle, but without the corresponding knowledge, the Carian ficus can die.
Features of caring for figs at home
Against the background of fruit trees suitable for growing in an apartment, the ingenuity is inherent in unpretentiousness. The key to successful growth and development of the emerald handsome is the observance of three basic rules:
- obligatory watering (the soil should not dry out);
- annual pruning (it is carried out after a period of rest of the tree);
- timely transplantation into larger pots (once a year until the leaves open).
Figs at home
About figs you can’t say "planted and forgot." Without proper care, the tree will wither, turning into a shame for the hostess.
Temperature
The optimum temperature for the good development of an exotic tree in the summer is 21-26 ° C. Considering climatic indicators, for example, near Moscow, the Carian ficus in this region can be safely taken outside for a “walk” in the daytime. In winter, when the emerald beauty is resting, the temperature of the room where he was put for wintering should be in the range of 8-12 ° C.
Lighting
Indoor fruit bearing figs require a large amount of light. An ideal place to place it in an apartment is the windowsills of windows facing the southeast and south sides. If the emerald beauty does not have enough light, he will cease to bear fruit.
Watering
Growing figs at home in a pot require plentiful watering. Even the slightest drying of the soil should not be allowed. This will cause the leaves to curl and fall off. Drying of the soil threatens root hairs with extinction. If this happens, then further watering them will not save.
Important! It is impossible to overfill a tree. This will rot the root system.
Spraying
Figs need regular spraying. It is especially important to carry them out in the hot season so that the plant has enough moisture. Regular spraying of the tree not only saves it from the heat, but also prevents the formation of a spider mite in its crown.
With proper care, figs grow and develop rapidly.
Humidity
Fig leaves lose their protection against parasites and pests in dry air and high temperatures. Therefore, it is important to maintain adequate humidity in the room where the emerald handsome grows.
Note! A pot with Carian ficus is best not to be placed near heating systems or near heating appliances.
Priming
Growing at home figs need to do aeration. To do this, once a week, it is necessary to loosen the soil into which an exotic handsome man is planted. Make it a dull wand of natural material. Loosen carefully so as not to damage the roots.
Top dressing
The steps for caring for figs include periodic top dressing. They begin from the moment of awakening after a period of rest. Fertilized with organic and mineral compounds 1-2 times a month. Before top dressing, the tree is first watered with water, then with fertilizers. Finish feeding before the fruit ripens. During dormancy, fertilizing an exotic tree is not necessary.
Note! When the Carican ficus awakens after a period of rest, the first feeding should be nitrogen. This will allow the tree to develop rapidly, contribute to its good fruiting.
Features of winter care during the resting period of figs
All representatives of the subtropics need a rest period. Figs are no exception. Hibernation at this tree begins in late autumn. Already in November, you can notice how the leaves begin to fall, this is evidence that the exotic handsome is preparing for wintering.
Many novice connoisseurs of the home garden are wondering: how to care for figs in the winter? The answer is simple: this tree does not require any complicated care in the cold season.
In October, you need to reduce the number of irrigations. When all the leaves fall off, this will mean that for the exotic handsome physiological peace has come. The bush is transferred to a cool shaded place where the temperature does not fall below 8-12 ° C and does not exceed this indicator. In no case should you leave the flower overwinter on the open unglazed balcony. From November to January, the tree is not fed, it is rarely watered and only so that the earthen lump does not dry out.
After a period of rest, the tree needs to be transplanted into a larger container, feed and bring to light. Watering resume.
In winter, figs are transferred to a cool place where there are no subzero temperatures
If in the winter season the temperature conditions and basic rules of dormancy are observed, figs, cultivation at home which does not cause anyone trouble, will please their mistress in spring with a strong root system, the ability to quickly grow and develop, and a good harvest in the future.
Note! In winter, when watering the bush, you need to use cool water. This is necessary to prevent early awakening of the kidneys.
When and how figs bloom
When the fig blossoms, pear-shaped (or round) hollow inside the berry forms on its branches. This is the inflorescence. To see its flower, which is absolutely unprepossessing and tiny in size, you need to break this inflorescence.
The formation of the first ovaries of inflorescences can be observed already in February, and it will become possible to enjoy the fruits only in June.
How to make figs bear fruit
To make figs bear fruit, you must follow the following rules for caring for it:
- a pot with a tree should be located in a place filled with light;
- there should not be too much space for the roots in the container;
- in winter, it is necessary to ensure that the figs do not freeze;
- watering the emerald handsome should be timely and moderate;
- the tree needs to be fed regularly;
- it is necessary to ensure that the flower is not hit by pests;
- the crown of figs should be periodically thinned, cutting off excess branches.
For your information! Following the rules above, you can get a good harvest of fragrant and tasty fruits twice a year.
How to propagate figs in a pot
Novice connoisseurs of the home garden often ask questions: how to grow figs on their own? What planting material to use for this?
For breeding Carian ficus in a house or apartment in Russia, preference should be given to low-growing self-fertile varieties. Figs can be propagated both from the seed and by means of cuttings.
Propagation of figs by cuttings
Note! Figs have no seeds. However, this is exactly how many people call those grains that are inside the berry. And this is wrong! A person cannot eat a bone; he will definitely separate it. But fig fruit can be safely eaten together with a seed - a seed.
Seed germination
Fig seeds must be well dried. They must be planted in early spring in light soil. Its optimal composition:
- sand;
- peat;
- sheet earth.
Seeds in the soil are buried by 3 cm and watered. The container into which it was planted is wrapped in plastic wrap or covered with glass. When the first shoots appear, the film or glass is removed daily for about 2 hours, so that the sprouts can be aired. When most of the seeds come up, the shelter is completely removed.
Transplanting seedlings into separate containers is carried out when they grow and get stronger.
Rooting cuttings
Growing seedlings by cuttings, the fruiting of figs will come faster than with the method with seeds.
To propagate the Carian ficus by means of cuttings, it is necessary to take branches only from the fruiting tree. Rooting is carried out in January before the start of the growing season. Cuttings with a length of 15-20 cm are best cut from the middle or lower part of the bush so that they have 3-4 buds.
After cutting, the cuttings are left in the open air for drying for about 7 hours. Then they are placed separately from each other in containers filled with river sand, deepened by 2-4 cm. The seedlings are watered and covered with a transparent bag, then taken out for 4-6 weeks. a warm place to root. During this time, the cuttings need to be watered and aired periodically.
When the cuttings take root, they are transplanted into separate pots filled with a mixture of sand, leaf and turf soil.
Note! As soon as the root system grows and fills the entire pot, the seedling must be transplanted into another container, the volume of which is at least 6-8 liters.
Fig transplant after purchase
Sapling of homemade figs is easy to purchase. It can be bought at flower shops or contact specialized firms. Indoor cultivation of a fig tree begins with its obligatory transplant.
Transplanting figs after purchase is required
To do this, pick up a pot that will be 1-2 cm wider than the previous one. Its volume should be at least one liter. At the bottom of the pot lay a drainage layer of 2-3 cm. You can use:
- expanded clay;
- crushed red brick;
- polystyrene crumbs;
- broken clay dishes.
A prepared soil mixture is poured over the drainage.
The first option is a 2: 1: 3 ratio
- greenhouse land;
- coarse sand;
- turf land.
The second option is a ratio of 2: 1: 1: 2
- sheet earth;
- sand;
- peat;
- turf land.
Important! In any version of the soil mixture, crushed egg shells can be added in small quantities.
Transplanting room figs after purchase, you can not break the earthen lump. The roots of the representative of the Tutov family are quite fragile. They are easy to damage and break, and various infections quickly develop at the fracture site.
If rot is detected during transplantation on the root system, damaged areas must be cut with a sharp knife. After this, the place of the cut is sprinkled with crushed coal.
When replanting a plant, it is necessary to ensure that its root neck remains at the level of the soil. In no case can it be sunk into the ground.
The figs transplanted after purchase are abundantly watered with water, put in a bright place, avoiding direct sunlight, and left for some time alone, allowing it to take root.
Subsequent transplants should be made annually in larger pots. The optimum time for this is January (maximum February), when the leaves have not yet had time to bloom.
Note! Transplanting figs after purchase is required! The seedling is sold in transportation soil, which is not intended for further cultivation. Figs can be in it for a certain time. If the seedling is not transplanted after the purchase, it will begin to fade and die.
Possible problems in growing figs at home
If you take care of the figs correctly, no problems in its cultivation at home should arise. The emerald handsome is almost never affected by pests. No diseases are inherent in a tree. If you water it moderately, the root system of the plant is not threatened by either decay or drying out.
With proper care, figs do not cause problems in growing
Particular attention should be paid to the crown of figs. If a tree develops intensively, its branches grow rapidly, which can create problems in the form of a lack of free space in the room. Timely pruning requires long shoots. The lower branches are left, due to the removal of the upper branches, they have the opportunity to strengthen better.
When growing figs at home, they must be treated as if it were a living being. It is worth delighting an exotic handsome man with care and a kind word. In response, he will thank the delicious fruits that will be within walking distance - on the balcony or window sill.
