How to grow Ficus microcarpa

Farming methods

Ficus microcarpa is a tropical plant that prefers high temperature and humid environment and needs plenty of sunlight to grow, so certain methods are required to cultivate Ficus microcarpa.

Choice of growing soil

The soil required for the growth of Ficus microcarpa must be fertile and have good moisture retention ability. When potting it, you can use culture soil or leaf mold. In this way, the Ficus microcarpa will absorb nutrients from the soil and help its growth.

Growth temperature and humidity

Ficus microcarpa is a plant that prefers high temperature and humidity. When growing Ficus microcarpa, it is necessary to ensure the appropriate temperature. Generally, in spring and summer, the temperature should be kept between 20 and 30 degrees. In winter, the temperature should not be lower than 15 degrees. Otherwise, the leaves of Ficus microcarpa will turn yellow and suffer from frost damage, which may cause the leaves to fall off.

The golden fig likes moisture and is afraid of drought, so it needs to be given sufficient water, and the surface of the leaves should be sprayed with water frequently to keep them bright and bright. Note that in winter, reduce the amount of watering and keep the growing soil half dry and half wet or keep it dry.

Light for growth

Ficus microcarpa likes sunlight, so it needs sufficient sunlight to grow. Sufficient light will make the leaves grow lush and the colors will be bright and colorful. Lack of light will cause the leaves to turn yellow, dull, or even fall off.

Precautions

Watering process

During the growth period of the Ficus microcarpa, because its leaves grow rapidly and require more water, it must be watered sufficiently. In winter, pay attention to reducing the frequency and amount of watering.

Fertilization

The golden fig should be fertilized once a month during its growth period, and then stopped in winter.

prune

The pruning of the golden banyan tree should be done during the winter dormancy period. The pruning areas should be those that are infested with pests, dry or have overly dense branches. These areas should be cut off to ensure the healthy growth of the entire plant.

Pest and disease control

The most common diseases and pests of the golden fig are black mold and anthracnose. Please note that when the golden fig suffers from these two diseases, the leaves will turn yellow and have spots and gray mold, and the growth state will be weak and powerless. At this time, you must quickly prevent and control it. You can spray it with 600 times diluted 50% carbendazim wettable powder.

Note: To reduce the incidence rate, you must pay attention to ventilation to ensure that the golden fig can breathe fresh air. If the ventilation is poor, the golden fig will be infested by scale insects and red spiders. At this time, you must spray them with 1000 times diluted 40% oxydemeton-methyl emulsifiable concentrate.