How to care for fiddle-leaf fig in winter

Is the fiddle-leaf fig afraid of cold?

The most suitable growth temperature for fiddle-leaf fig is 25-35℃. It is more afraid of freezing in winter. Normally, it will stop growing if the temperature of the growth environment is lower than 8℃, and it is easy to be frostbitten if the temperature is below 5℃.

In order to prevent the fiddle-leaf fig from freezing to death in winter, it needs to be moved indoors for maintenance in time, and it is best to place it in a well-lit place. At the same time, the room temperature needs to be controlled within an appropriate range.

Winter maintenance methods for fiddle-leaf fig

It is best to move the fiddle-leaf fig indoors for maintenance in winter, and control the room temperature above 5°C. During the day, you can move the potted plants outside to bask in the sun to promote photosynthesis and help the leaves become bright green.

In addition, in winter, you should water the fiddle-leaf fig less to prevent frost damage. It is better to keep the soil in the pot dry. Because fertilization needs to be stopped in winter, you can apply nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers to the plant before winter to promote the plant's cold resistance and facilitate vigorous growth next year. Specifically, we should start from the following aspects:

1. Temperature : Ficus microcarpa is suitable for growing in a warm environment, but it is relatively cold in winter, so you must take good insulation measures in winter. As long as the temperature is not lower than 20℃, it can grow normally.

2. Water : Ficus microcarpa grows slowly or even stops growing in winter, and the evaporation of water is relatively slow, so when cultivating it in winter, you need to control the water appropriately.

3. Light : When growing fiddle-leaf fig in winter, it must be placed in a place with good light so that it can carry out photosynthesis better, which is conducive to more vigorous growth of the plant.

4. Fertilization : If you want the fiddle-leaf fig to grow vigorously, you must supplement it with sufficient nutrients. However, it is in a slow growth state in winter, so there is no need to apply too much fertilizer. You can apply some Huade containing nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium before winter, which can make it grow more vigorously.

5. Sunbathing : Fiddle-leaf fig can be exposed to the sun in winter. The cold resistance of fiddle-leaf fig is relatively poor in winter. The temperature is low in winter, and the sunlight in winter is not as strong as in summer. So it is beneficial to get more sun exposure to survive the winter.

Precautions for the cultivation of Ficus microcarpa in winter

1. In winter, you must pay attention to temperature control for fiddle-leaf figs and move them indoors as soon as possible. In cold northern regions, you must also take warming measures to avoid frostbite. You can place them in the light and let them get more sun. In addition, the water and nutrients consumed at this time are relatively less, so you need to control water and stop applying fertilizer.

2. When growing fiddle-leaf fig in winter, you need to be careful. Its cold resistance is relatively weak, and it cannot be placed outdoors over the winter. Otherwise, it is prone to frost damage. Therefore, you must take warming measures in time and move it into a warm indoor environment for maintenance.

3. In addition, when watering the fiddle-leaf fig in winter, you must pay attention to the fact that the water temperature should be the same as the ambient temperature, and it needs to be done during the period when the temperature is highest at noon to avoid frostbite on the plant.