Ficus

Product Details

Ficus is one of the most useful and easy-to-care-for houseplants.

It effectively purifies the air and has a positive impact on our health.

The most common reasons for the plant to rot are overwatering, sudden temperature drops, and cold weather, which are not desirable for this plant.

Temperature: An average room temperature of 15-25 degrees Celsius is good for the plant; avoid temperatures below 12 degrees.

Lighting: A well-lit spot is ideal for this plant, but without direct sunlight.

Watering: Water the plant when the topsoil dries out, and make sure the pot has drainage holes at the bottom so that excess water can escape through them. The most common problem related to watering this plant is overwatering.

Soil: Well-drained soil is very good for this plant, e.g., 1 part peat, 1 part sand or perlite; pine bark can also be mixed in.

Repotting: Repot the plant from April to June when the plant fills the entire pot with roots, or when the plant is very young.

Feeding: Feed the plant during spring and summer with liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks.

Cleaning: If your plant's leaves become dusty, gently clean them with lukewarm water and enjoy clean and shiny leaves. Use a very soft cloth or sponge for this.

Common Problems: Leaf drop: Leaf drop is caused by overwatering; in this case, great care is needed regarding watering. Other reasons for leaves falling off can be low temperature, insufficient light, or cold conditions. Also, if the plant is moved from a bright place to a dark place, it will start to shed leaves. It is normal for 1 or 2 leaves to turn yellow as the plant grows, but still check the conditions.

Yellowing leaves: This problem is caused by poor soil, excessive fertilizer, or overwatering.