How to care for the ficus - care for the ficus of Benjamin

Amazing and numerous family of mulberry, according to incomplete data, there are about 1000 species of miraculous plants under the general name of ficus. Evergreen plants and deciduous ficuses, lush trees and undersized bushes, various lianas - this is not the whole list of metamorphoses of this unique plant. In former times, it was considered a sign of well-being and a calm atmosphere in the house, a symbol of coziness and homeliness. Later, he was expelled from the apartments, as a representative of the bourgeoisie and philistine ideology. But, he returned to us again, and, fortunately, became even more diverse.

If the question arises, how to care for the ficus, then you should know that these plants are unpretentious, and caring for them comes down to watering and sprinkling of leaves. And, the rules are the same for all kinds of these plants, of course, there are features, but there are not many of them. Ficus gets used to his place and the changes are very disturbing, so it's best to allocate a permanent place for your pet at once. It is not recommended to transfer, move and disturb this plant. The only thing that he tolerates calmly, is when his summer is carried out to fresh air, a loggia, a balcony, to the terrace.

Ficus rubber

Among all species of these plants, the first and justly honorable place is the rubber locus. A huge and mighty tree, reaching thirty meters in height in its native land in India, with leaves up to 1 meter long, the shadow from the crown at noon can cover an area of ​​more than one hectare of land. No less remarkable are the roots of this plant - they are tortuous, flat like boards, and rise 2 meters above the ground.

"Domesticated" rubber-fruit ficus is trying to reduce in size and stop its growth. For this, when the plant reaches a height of one to one and a half meters, the apex is cut off, and growth immediately slows down, while the awakening of the underlying kidneys begins, and lateral shoots grow. After a lapse of two years, the lateral branches are cut off( this time), which contributes to the formation of a lush crown. After some time after that, the lactiferous juice begins to be released at the cut, it needs to be removed with the usual blotting paper. In principle, this is the most important process in caring for the ficus of this species.

All other procedures differ little from the usual care of the plants of the mulberry family.

The standard temperature for their contents is from 15 to 25 degrees. Ficuses very much do not like drafts and react poorly to the hypothermia of the roots, so they are not recommended to be placed on a cold floor or next to a window sill. Love the light, especially variegated varieties, in the summer, the ficus must be protected from the direct rays of the bright sun. The plant with green bright and dark leaves will fully adapt to a dark place away from the window.

Sprinkle a rubber ficus as the top layer of the earth dries, the warm settled or filtered water, this kind does not like rewetting( the falling of leaves can begin).Fertilizers, mainly nitrogen, are introduced from March to September every two weeks. Rubber ficus should be sprinkled daily with water( room temperature), and every month a warm shower is made, from the dust the leaves of the plant are wiped with a damp rag or sponge once a week.

Foci Focuses Benjamin

To the surprise of many people, the ficus of Benjamin has a more famous ancient name - the fig tree and has more than 800 varieties - shrubs, bushes, lianas and trees. Among these species are well-known figs, and a wine berry.

Indoor Ficus of Benjamin is an evergreen tree with a height of up to 4 meters, with thin downwardly sprouting beams, from which light air roots descend. The leaves of Benjamin oval-ovate, green, leathery and beautifully shiny. There is a variegated view of the Variegata - with pure white or creamy leaves with irregularly shaped white spots.

Like all ficuses, it perfectly survives at home, is not demanding of light, perfectly tolerates dry air. This ficus must be transplanted once a year. In the case of a sudden fall of leaves, the cause must be sought in the lack of light or the changing conditions to which the plant is accustomed.

This heat-loving plant, accustomed to a temperature of 12-18 ° C, and in winter it should be placed in rooms with heating appliances, and in summer they are exposed to open air - to the garden or to a loggia, balcony. To direct bright sunlight the plant is accustomed gradually and cautiously. All other care procedures are similar to those for rubber rubber.

How Robusta Moves to a New Residence

Homeland robustas tropical and subtropical forests, this is one of the most hardy plants of the Ficus genus. However robusta does not like to move. Therefore, carrying this plant to itself, it is necessary to observe certain rules. First of all, the plant needs to find a permanent place, necessarily protected from the direct rays of the sun, as the robuste likes penumbra. Daily spraying is also mandatory( if the room has high humidity - you can do without this procedure).

The next day, you need to check if the soil is wet enough in the pot, and water if necessary. If the robusta got into the house in a plastic pot, then it should be transplanted in a few weeks. Robusta wither periodically and fall leaves from below - this is a characteristic of this plant phenomenon. And in the spring the plant gives new shoots. Excessive amounts of water can cause root rot and the appearance of dark or black spots on the leaves.

Ficus of bonsai microcosm

A beautiful evergreen plant, a species of ficus of micro-carp with shiny leaves up to 10 cm, bonsai, like all ficuses, very much does not like changes and crossings. Therefore, in the first days in a new place, bonsai needs to be given maximum attention. Unlike ficus of other species with light leaves, the ficus of a micro bacillus bonsai feels great away from the window, the penumbra is "to her face".In this case, it should not be placed near the battery, in rooms with excessive dryness, or in drafts.

It is best to prepare for bonsai a permanent and protected from the sun place. Spray it every 3 days, and start from the first day. From the plastic transportation pot, the bonsai must be transplanted into a real vase in a couple of weeks. If in the first days of staying in a new place the ficus starts to discard the leaves, it's not scary, it is he who is dissatisfied with the move and informs about it. It must still be sprayed and watered, and after a while there will be a new foliage. Water bonsai year-round, with standing water. In winter it is more moderate, and in spring and summer - it is plentiful. In addition, the leaves of the bonsai microcarp need to be sprayed and wiped with a damp sponge or rag.

Ficus benjamin kinki

As it is right to care for domestic ficuses, it means, first of all, to determine a suitable place for it, then a small ficus of Benjamin Kinki needs it. Dwarf species of ficuses with small but very beautiful mottled leaves up to 3-4 cm in length, as a rule, are sold on several trunks in one pot, its height reaches only 15 centimeters. If you transplant him immediately into a spacious pot, then he may not lose the foliage, unlike all the ficuses, "nervously" reacting to transplants, changing places and drafts. And if the kinks neatly and gradually interlace the trunks, then eventually the bush will become slim and fluffy. It should be noted that the direct rays of the sun, even the gentle morning rays for a dwarf plant are fatal. A sunburn can cause the leaves to fall off, and before that they can wrinkle and darken. Yes, and water it with caution, so as not to rot roots.