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Cultivation methods and precautions of fiddle-leaf fig

Skyler White
2020-05-15 12:53:19
Light: bright scattered light, avoid direct sunlight in summer. Temperature: the suitable temperature is 25 ℃ - 35 ℃, and it is safe to live over 5 ℃ in winter. Soil: the soil with good permeability and drainage. Water and fertilizer: follow the principle of see dry and see wet when watering, apply liquid fertilizer once every 1-2 weeks during the growth period, and stop applying fertilizer in winter.

Illumination

Banyan like the environment with sufficient light. If the light is too weak, it is not conducive to plant growth. However, it is necessary to avoid strong direct sunlight in summer, otherwise, the leaves will lose luster or burn. In winter, the light can be increased appropriately. Banyan in the bright scattering light can grow very well, the best day can accept about 4 hours of light

Temperature

The most suitable temperature for fiddle-leaf fig is 25 ℃ - 35 ℃, and its cold resistance is relatively weak. It is better to keep it above 5 ℃ in winter, so as to ensure the safety of winter.

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Soil

Qinyerong likes the soil with good permeability and drainage, such as peat soil, which adapts to the acid to slightly acid soil. Basin soil had better mix rotten leaf soil, culture soil and coarse sand, can add a small amount of rotten base fertilizer.

Watering

Qinyerong likes a humid environment and has a large demand for water. It follows the principle of "see the dry and see the wet". When the basin soil is completely dry, water it again, and water it thoroughly. Spring and summer period water demand, to keep the soil moist, but long-term in the low temperature environment, do not water too much, or it will easily lead to plant death.

Fertilization

Qinyerong needs a lot of fertilizer, you can see from its large leaves, so in the growing season, we need to apply liquid fertilizer once a week or two to ensure its healthy growth, and generally stop fertilization in winter.

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Notes on Cultivation of fiddle-leaf fig

Selection of flowerpots

To choose a suitable flowerpot, not too large, small plants can choose 20-25cm for the diameter of the basin, larger plants can choose 30-35cm for the diameter of the basin, to pay attention to the bottom of the flowerpot needs to be perforated, so as to maintain good drainage.

The movement of the basin

In fact, fiddle-leaf fig special house, do not like to run around, so do not often move the flowerpot Oh, in the indoor potted planting, you can rotate 90 degrees a week, in order to fully accept the sun's bath.

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Maintenance of leaves

The most valuable thing to watch is the unique leaves, so we must protect them. Usually to pay more attention to cleaning, to avoid dust accumulation, very thin can not easily block the sun, can spray water to clean the leaves.

Pruning Management

Every year when the basin is changed or moved to the room at the end of autumn, it needs to be trimmed. You can change different shapes according to the needs of appreciation to make it more classic and beautiful.

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The disease of fiddle-leaf fig

After the disease, the plant of fiddle-leaf fig should move to the sunny and well ventilated place quickly. Pay attention not to spray water on the leaf, and we need to cut off the sick leaves.

Qinyerong's breeding methods and precautions are like this. Isn't it very complicated? It's time to raise a beautiful fiddle-leaf fig at home

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