Can fiddle-leaf fig be grown in water? This will give it a better ornamental effect!

Characteristics of Ficus microcarpa

Everyone says that only by understanding it can you conquer it better. This sentence can also be applied to planting flowers. Only if you understand the characteristics of Ficus microcarpa, you can take better care of it in the future cultivation process. Ficus microcarpa is a green plant. It does not have very high requirements for soil for normal growth, but looseness and breathability are necessary. If possible, it is best to have a slightly fertilized soil, keep the air at a certain humidity, and provide appropriate light treatment.

Is Ficus microcarpa suitable for hydroponics?

The answer is of course yes. In fact, it is not impossible to grow a whole fiddle-leaf fig from a leaf. A fiddle-leaf fig leaf can also be grown into a complete fiddle-leaf fig by hydroponically cultivating it.

The process of hydroponics

Pick one or two leaves of Ficus microcarpa, tie their petioles together, find a transparent bottle, and put some water in it. Generally speaking, the amount of waterproofing should be controlled to just cover the petiole, not too much. Remember to change the water for the plant. In this way, under the condition of hydroponics, it generally takes four weeks to make it take root. It should be noted that during the hydroponics process, do not expose it to strong light, prevent direct sunlight, and the degree of sunlight should be controlled according to the degree of rooting and the growth. It cannot be done blindly. Generally speaking, you can shade it at the beginning, and then slowly let it receive some weak light, and finally expose it to natural light.