Fig soil changing time and method

Fig soil change time

Changing the soil for figs is usually done in spring or autumn. The climate in these two seasons is relatively suitable, and the impact on the figs themselves is relatively small. If the roots are accidentally damaged, they are easier to recover.

How to repot and change soil for figs

1. Prepare the soil

Before repotting and changing the soil for the fig, you need to prepare the replacement pot. After preparing the pot, you need to prepare new soil, which should be fertile, loose and breathable. You can mix leaf mold with cake fertilizer.

2. Remove the pot and prune the roots

Use tools to loosen the soil around the flowerpot, then gently tilt the flowerpot outward and take out the fig. After taking it out, shake off the mud attached to the roots, then place it in clean water to wash off the remaining soil. Trim the roots appropriately, cut off the roots that hinder growth, and leave only healthy and vigorous roots.

3. Planting in pots

Choose good weather to pot the figs. Put broken tiles at the bottom of the pot and cover it with culture soil. Then plant the figs in it, allowing the roots to fully contact the soil. Compact the soil and then water it thoroughly.

Fig soil replacement precautions

When changing the soil for figs, please note that the new flower pots cannot be used directly. They can be soaked in disinfectant for sterilization first to avoid the presence of pathogens and pests. Choose fertile soil and water it thoroughly one or two times after planting.

Fig soil

Figs are not very demanding on the soil. Deep, moist, fertile clay or sandy soil are better, and the soil should be slightly acidic to slightly alkaline.

Fig base fertilizer

It is better to apply organic fertilizer and compound fertilizer as base fertilizer when changing the soil for figs. Depending on the growth of figs, functional fertilizers are generally applied.

Fig maintenance method after soil change

After changing the soil, the fig should be kept in a place with sufficient light, otherwise it will easily lead to the growth of the fig slowly and the fruit will be less. It is necessary to water it in time during normal maintenance, and pay attention to watering it thoroughly, but there should be no water accumulation. During this period, it is also necessary to give it fertilizer to promote its fruit to be larger and sweeter.

Watering after changing the soil of figs

When changing the soil for figs, if you use moist soil to pot them, don't rush to water them after potting. Figs are relatively drought-resistant, so it won't be a problem if you don't water them for a few days.

Fig leaves turn yellow after soil change

The yellowing of fig leaves after changing the soil may be due to damage to the root system, which affects the plant's absorption of water and nutrients, causing the leaves of the plant to turn yellow.

Figs see the sun after changing soil

In most cases after the fig soil is changed and everything goes smoothly, it can be exposed to the sun after more than a week of acclimatization. However, the intensity and duration of light need to be controlled, and a step-by-step approach of gradually providing light should be adopted.