Cultivation methods and precautions of large-leaf fiddle-leaf fig How to grow potted fiddle-leaf fig

The leaves of the large-leafed Ficus microcarpa are very large, and they look good but are difficult to maintain. The leaves turn yellow easily, so you need to be careful with your daily maintenance. It is a typical tropical plant, and it has high requirements for temperature and humidity. It is easy to keep alive in the south, but not in the north.

Because the climate in the northern region has four distinct seasons, the further north you go, the lower the temperature in winter. When the temperature drops below 10 degrees, the fiddle-leaf fig begins to shrink.

Cultivation method of large-leaf qin-leaf fig

1. Flower pots and soil

No matter what plant you are raising, the flower pot and soil are very important as the medium for the root system to survive. The root system of the large-leaf fiddle-leaf fig is relatively developed and the plant can grow very large, so try to choose a larger and deeper flower pot so that the root system of the large-leaf fiddle-leaf fig will not be restricted and grow more vigorously.

2. Water and nutrients

When it comes to growing flowers, "70% depends on water and 30% depends on fertilizer". Watering and fertilizing are the keys to growing flowers well. The large-leaf fiddle-leaf fig likes a moist soil environment, especially during the growing season, when it needs to consume a lot of water, so be sure to keep the soil moist.

When the surface of the potting soil turns white, you should water it thoroughly in time . If the maintenance environment is relatively dry, you should also spray the leaves frequently to moisturize them to prevent the leaves from drying out and turning yellow.

3. Lighting

The large-leaf fiddle-leaf fig is relatively shade-tolerant, but it still likes to bask in the sun, so in order to make it grow more vigorously, it should be placed in an environment with sufficient light during daily maintenance, which is more conducive to the growth of the plant and the leaves will be large and bright.

Precautions for the maintenance of large-leaf fiddle-leaf fig

When growing large fiddle-leaf figs, you must pay attention to the soil used. The soil should not be too alkaline or sticky . The plant should be repotted every two or three years and root pruning should be done at the same time to ensure normal growth in the later stages.

Things to note when repotting fiddle-leaf fig

1. Seize the opportunity

The fiddle-leaf fig is generally repotted every 2-3 years , usually in spring .

2. Choose the right potting soil

When repotting, the potting soil also needs to be replaced. It is recommended to choose potting soil with good permeability and air permeability . In addition, mixing some mixed leaf mold, culture soil and coarse sand into the replaced potting soil is also very beneficial for the growth of fiddle-leaf fig. At the same time, you should also add a small amount of decomposed base fertilizer to the potting soil.

3. Choose the right flower pot

Generally, when repotting, do not choose a too large pot, just a moderate one. However, it should be noted that the size of the repot needs to match the size of the plant , after all, the overall aesthetics of the bonsai also needs to be considered.

4. Do a good job of pruning

When repotting, you can prune the fiddle-leaf fig. You can cut off some yellow leaves or leaves that affect the overall image , but you need to pay attention to the degree.