I purchased a Ficus Tineke plant and need to know something about it's care and well being?
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*Type of compost: a loam based compost
*Ideal pot size: varies with the age and type of plant, but repot when pot-bound or every two years. Choose a pot one size larger each time, rather than a much larger pot.
*Watering: take care to avoid over-watering but keep moist during the spring and summer months - reduce watering in late autumn and winter.
Fertilizer may be given in liquid form during the growing season. Dilute according to the instructions on the packet or bottle.
*Choose a moderate light place in a frost proof room. Keep the temperature(above 12C).
*These babies love to be root bound and will drop their leaves just because they want to.(all of em is a bad thing)
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I have a couple different Ficus plants that I have had for over 10 years now. I water them when the leaves get a little droopy. If the leaves turn yellow, you have over watered them. I put plant food spikes in the dirt maybe once or twice a year. Mine seem to do well in indirect sunlight. I have only transplanted mine a couple of times. I think the rule is that when the plant is double the height of the container, it's time for a bigger pot.
I have a couple different Ficus plants that I have had for over 10 years now. I water them when the leaves get a little droopy. If the leaves turn yellow, you have over watered them. I put plant food spikes in the dirt maybe once or twice a year. Mine seem to do well in indirect sunlight. I have only transplanted mine a couple of times. I think the rule is that when the plant is double the height of the container, it's time for a bigger pot.
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Namooni has it right, just missed one thing. They hate to be moved, if you find a spot where it doesn't drop leaves then leave it there. Just rotate it
The absolute thing you need to know about ficus is that it absolutely must dry out completely between waterings. Otherwise it is subject to fungus disease. I only water mine when I see the leaves start to get a little droopy, then give it a real dousing, maybe a gallon or so, then wait for total dryness again before repeating.