The family of Ficus, figs are one of the most rewarding of all kinds. They are easy to maintain, tolerant of low temperatures and in a surprisingly short time ago that the beautiful plants, if well maintained, continue to be good almost indefinitely. The best thing is to enable emerging growth shaded conditions for the leaves grow fuller. They do not like being in the project continues and the plants have a rest period when it was decided that it should remain on the dry side, but not allowed to dry completely. Growth begins in spring when the water should be given a more regular basis,
Over-watering causes the fig leaves will yellow or brown at the edges, and when the leaves are usually thick and leathery, it means that the damage is done before symptoms were noted. Once the damage is started it will continue for some time, although irrigation is stopped immediately. Irrigation, but not over-watering should be resumed after about a week. Excessive dryness on the other side will cause lower leaves to provide as much care must be taken in its use, especially in winter. If a deep watering is given when needed and then nothing until the pot is dry, with problems being experienced.
Ficus are very tolerant of changes in temperatures, but grows best in a constant temperature of about 12 ° C. If additional power is required, one of the compound fertilizer is ideal. Ficus do not like pot and is very happy in a pot that looks too small for the plant. A 5-inch pot will keep a 3 foot tall Ficus quite happily.
Ficus benjamina an Indian figure does not look like a Ficus whatsoever. It has long slender leaves that are oval and leathery, up to 4 inches long and 1 ½ inches in diameter, forming a graceful weeping plant. Due to the nature of its growth, it is often called the weeping fig, the central stem, usually need a little support, falling from drooping branches, leaves door. The culture of this species is the same as the vertical growing species, although climbers minimum of 13 ° C is preferable.
Ficus Elastica DECORA, India-rubber plant has dark green leathery leaves, midrib prominent, which is red in younger leaves (see section 9). The leaves are engraved and 9-12 inches long, oblong and 5-7 cm wide. They grow in a spiral trunk, connected to a slender stems about an inch in length. In the upper arm is looking for a bright red jacket, rather than a peak, which covers the next leaf emergence. When the leaves are not out of a sheath of color falls and drops. Central will need support in the early years, but because the factory was aging, and to strengthen growing up, of course, without further problems. The large leaves are often used in dusty and wiped regularly with a soft cloth and water. Progression of leaf cuttings or air layering.
Ficus Elastica doescheri leaves longer and narrower than the dresses. They get the green light pink and cream tones with a wide margin. Midrils petioles and young leaves are pink on both sides, but this is only temporary, as both have turned green. When new leaves yet born, factory profits interest. Like many variegated plants, it appreciates the role warmer as C. e. decorations.
Ficus lyrata, which is also known as F. Panduria, is a bit 'harder to grow. The leaves are for life so that they appear in the form of violin and the plant is commonly known as violin magazine photos. They are likely to fall if the temperature varies too much and require a high degree of heat in winter. Leaves can also be calculated as if the plant is watered too much cold water, or chlorinated water, rain and warm water is ideal.
Ficus pumila is a climber, native to China and Japan, completely different species. Its slender stems are well-dressed small heart-shaped leaves leaves about an inch long, fine branches and crawling, and is equipped with an aerial roots like ivy, can hang or stand. Relatively hardy, and a friendly tone, is a large variety of home.
Ficus radicans is another climbing plant, East Indian, with 2 inch wide leaves lanceolate and pointed. It is particularly interesting in the cream and green variety variegata. It can be grown as a plant or subsequent escalation with the help, but must be hot and humid conditions.