Tag: Fig

Unlike some fruits that are available in grocery stores all year round, figs have a distinct season. Actually, they have two seasons, as many bear two crops. Different varieties are also available at different times of the year. The fresh fruits don’t store well and they will split if handled roughly during shipping. What seasons […]

Underwatering Symptoms: Brown spots starting on the edges of its leaves, curling leaves from the edges inward, leaf drop (can affect all leaves on the plant, not just the lower leaves). Underwatered Fiddle Leaf Figs will also have dry, hard soil that recedes and shrinks away from the edge of the pot. What does a […]

Fig mosaic can cause symptoms on both leaves and fruits. On leaves, mosaic spots are distinctly yellow, contrasting with normal green color of the foliage. The margins of the yellow spots blend gradually from a light yellow color into the dark green of healthy tissue. How do I know if I have a virus mosaic? […]

Figs can contract canker disease, which may be treated with fungicides and pruning. Fig mosaic causes mottled leaves and fruit; damaged areas should be pruned away. Yellowing leaves or stunted growth, skimpy crops or deformed leaves are signs of trouble. What is wrong with my fig tree? Pink Blight – Certainly the most colorful of […]

Make sure it gets adequate sunlight, proper watering, has well-draining soil, and then invest in a good plant fertilizer to give it the nutrients it needs for new growth. How can I make my fig tree grow better? Keep the tree in full sun in the summer. Be sure to add a high-nitrogen fertilizer every […]

The leaves, branches, and bark of a fig tree are toxic to dogs. A dog can get fig poisoning from eating any part of a ficus tree, especially the fig leaves. This can lead to health issues like rashes, drooling, skin irritation, or life-threatening health conditions. Are fig trees poisonous? Fig trees produce a white […]

Repotting. If you’re planning to grow your tree in a pot, it will require repotting into a larger container in the first 12 months, then every 2 – 3 years until it reaches its full height. Do figs like big pots? A container suitable for planting fig trees in pots should be large. Half whiskey […]

Quick Hack. If you don’t have time or would prefer to not pull out a saucepan, bring a tea kettle to boil and pour over the stemmed dried figs in a bowl to steep for 10 to 15 minutes. Drain the water (or better yet! How do you cook dried figs? Place the fig halves […]

Fruit is how a fig tree creates seeds. If the fig tree is not old enough to produce seeds, it will also not produce fruit. Typically, a fig tree will not fruit until it reaches two years old, but it can take some trees as long as six years to reach the right maturity. How […]

Powdery mildew is a fungal disease that can affect certain indoor and outdoor plants, including fiddle leaf figs. It’s often caused by poor air circulation due to overcrowding or just a lack of air movement in the environment. Powdery mildew is easy to recognize. How do you treat powdery mildew on fig trees? Baking soda […]

Other pests found on fig trees include: Carpenter worm. Darkling ground beetle. Dried fruit beetle. What do fig trees attract? Fig trees attract wildlife that can eat your harvest or damage your plants. Birds love to eat the fruit, and gophers will feast on fig tree roots, which can easily destroy a large plant. The […]

If you’re going for a tree-like shape, you’ll want to remove lower leaves and branches to reveal a proper trunk. If your plant is off balance, you’ll want to remove gangly or unsightly growth to create an attractive overall shape. Should I remove lower leaves of fiddle leaf fig? Fiddle leaf figs either have bare […]

While it is possible to bring your fig indoors to keep it alive all winter, it is not advisable to do so. The tree will want to go into dormancy and will look unhealthy all winter long. Once all of the leaves have fallen off the fig tree, place the tree in a cool, dry […]

How to Keep Your Fiddle Leaf Fig Healthy, Green, and Gorgeous Make Sure Your Fiddle Leaf Fig Has Perfect Drainage. Use a Fast-Draining Soil. Give Your Plant Plenty of Sunlight. Water Carefully. Consider Aerating Your Soil. Feed Your Fiddle Leaf Fig. Bond With Your Plant. How do I keep my indoor fig tree healthy? In […]

Fig trees (Ficus carica) can be challenging to grow as houseplants year-round, since they usually lose their leaves and drop into dormancy in autumn. Will an indoor fig tree lose its leaves? The stressful conditions may cause figs and other houseplants to shed a few leaves in winter. Good, consistent care during the winter months […]

As a general rule, a Fig tree needs at least 1 to 1 1/2 inches of water a week. Check the tree’s leaves, if they start turning yellow and dropping off then it’s a sign that the tree needs to be watered. Keep the soil moist but not soaked. Adding a layer of mulch around […]

How to Feed Fiddle Leaf Figs in Containers. A month after planting, you’ll want to add more nutrition to the soil for best growth of your fiddle leaf fig. Apply Miracle-Gro® Indoor Plant Food, which is specially formulated for plants being grown inside, by putting it directly on the soil or mixing it with water. […]

Set the tree on top of a small mound of soil in the middle of the hole. Be sure to spread the roots away from the trunk without excessively bending them. Plant the tree 2 to 4 inches deeper than it was originally in the pot (check the color of the trunk to see the […]

You can plant fig cuttings directly in soil – potting mix or a peat heavy mix. Before planting them directly in the ground, though, check your climate and weather to ensure you don’t accidentally kill the cuttings. Figs are not generally cold hardy above zone 7. What do you root fig cuttings with? Rooting Figs […]

Fiddle leaf fig propagation: Leaf or cutting in water For best results, use a cutting with about 3 nodes like discussed above rather than a single leaf. Put the cutting in fresh water in indirect light. Here’s where I break down with this method. Wait and watch for roots to grow – my leaf took […]