Does my plant need lots of water,moderate water,little water or fertilizer?Does it require a lot of sunlight or little sunlight?How often should it be transplanted?
2006-07-24 12:11:49 · 5 answers · asked by Bill B 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
*Type of compost: a loam based compost
*Ideal pot size: varies with the age and type of plant, but repot when pot-bound or every two years. Choose a pot one size larger each time, rather than a much larger pot.
*Watering: take care to avoid over-watering but keep moist during the spring and summer months - reduce watering in late autumn and winter.
Fertilizer may be given in liquid form during the growing season. Dilute according to the instructions on the packet or bottle.
*Choose a moderate light place in a frost proof room. Keep the temperature(above 12C).
*These babies love to be root bound and will drop their leaves just because they want to.(all of em is a bad thing)
2006-07-24 12:17:19 · answer #1 · answered by Namooni 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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I purchased a Ficus Tineke plant and need to know something about it's care and well being?
Does my plant need lots of water,moderate water,little water or fertilizer?Does it require a lot of sunlight or little sunlight?How often should it be transplanted?
2015-08-19 06:00:06 · answer #2 · answered by Estel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a couple different Ficus plants that I have had for over 10 years now. I water them when the leaves get a little droopy. If the leaves turn yellow, you have over watered them. I put plant food spikes in the dirt maybe once or twice a year. Mine seem to do well in indirect sunlight. I have only transplanted mine a couple of times. I think the rule is that when the plant is double the height of the container, it's time for a bigger pot.
2006-07-24 12:18:03 · answer #3 · answered by gentle giant 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The absolute thing you need to know about ficus is that it absolutely must dry out completely between waterings. Otherwise it is subject to fungus disease. I only water mine when I see the leaves start to get a little droopy, then give it a real dousing, maybe a gallon or so, then wait for total dryness again before repeating.
2006-07-24 14:00:16 · answer #4 · answered by Sciencenut 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Namooni has it right, just missed one thing. They hate to be moved, if you find a spot where it doesn't drop leaves then leave it there. Just rotate it
2006-07-24 12:29:24 · answer #5 · answered by webwench2005 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-07-24 12:18:52 · answer #6 · answered by echiasso 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋