How to water and maintain Qinye fig and how often to water it

Overview of watering Ficus microcarpa

Ficus microcarpa likes water during its growing season. You can water it when the soil surface is dry. You can water it in small amounts when the temperature is too high in summer or low in winter.

How to judge whether to water: To judge whether the soil in the pot is dry, you can knock on the pot and listen to the sound. If the sound is crisp, it means the soil in the pot is dry. If the knocking makes a muffled sound, it means it is not dry and you can water it.

How often should you water? The amount of water should be adjusted according to the weather and season. It can be done once a day in spring, about twice a day in summer, and once a day in autumn. In winter, it depends on the conditions of the soil in the root pot. Just keep the soil slightly moist.

Should you water thoroughly? Fiddle-leaf fig likes a humid environment and has a relatively high water requirement. Follow the principle of watering when the soil is dry and watering when the soil is completely dry. Water thoroughly when watering. In spring and summer, the water demand is high, so keep the soil moist.

The correct way to water the fiddle-leaf fig

Fiddle-leaf fig likes moisture, so the soil in the pot must be kept moist during the growing season. In the hot summer, you should spray water on the leaves frequently. In late autumn and early winter, when it just enters dormancy, the soil in the pot should be kept dry and moist. It can be slightly dry after winter, but the leaves must be rinsed frequently to keep them clean.

What kind of water is best for watering: Ficus microcarpa likes acidic soil, so it is better to use acidic water for watering. For example, rainwater, snow water, river water, pond water, well water, etc. are all acidic water. If conditions permit, it is best to use well water or river water.

Watering should be appropriate: Water the fiddle-leaf fig when the soil is dry and when it is wet. Each time you water, you should water it until it is thoroughly watered. The so-called thorough watering means that both the upper and lower parts of the soil in the pot are kept moist. Do not stop watering just when the soil appears to be moist. You can insert a wooden stick into the soil in the pot to observe. Too little water is also a big taboo when watering.

Watering method and skills: Do not water too much when you just repot the fiddle-leaf fig, just keep the soil moist, water it when the surface of the soil begins to dry, but do not water it thoroughly. Fiddle-leaf figs can be watered when they are just planted, but watering is usually done after two hours, because the roots are injured when planting fiddle-leaf figs, and it takes a certain amount of time to heal the wounds. If watering is too early, bacterial infection will occur, leading to root rot and necrosis. Water it thoroughly two hours after planting.

Notes on watering Ficus microcarpa

There is no need to water too frequently in spring and autumn, just once a day is enough; the frequency of watering can be increased in summer, about twice a day; in winter, the temperature is low, so just ensure that the plant is slightly moist. Pay attention to keeping warm to prevent the plants from freezing to death or frostbite, and try to keep the plants in an environment above 10℃.