What kind of pot is best for potted figs? The latest pot selection tips shared
Many pot enthusiasts like growing figs as potted plants at home, but as potted plants, we do not want the fig tree to grow into a towering tree, otherwise the pot cannot contain its roots. Since it is a potted plant, the pot is not only required to contain the plant, but also needs to match the plant in a coordinated way, so we need to control the plant height and try to make the plant produce more side branches.
To build the in-pot environment for figs, there are mainly two aspects: one is the choice of pot, and the other is the preparation of potting soil. These two factors are the two key factors that affect and restrict whether fig plants can maintain normal growth in the in-pot environment. If we match them reasonably, figs can naturally grow with luxuriant branches and leaves in such an in-pot environment; otherwise, it will not be the case.
The root system of figs is very developed, and the plant also grows very rapidly, making it easy for it to grow with luxuriant branches and leaves. A strong root system can not only improve the ability to absorb and supply, and improve the efficiency of nutrient absorption and transport, but it will also take up quite a lot of space in the pot. Therefore, when growing figs in pots, we must choose a sufficiently large flower pot.
As for the size of the flower pot, generally the bigger the better. For home potting, generally preparing a 3-gallon pot is enough; if you can prepare a 5-gallon pot, that is already very good; if you can prepare a 7-gallon pot, that is quite luxurious. But for small fig seedlings, using too large a flower pot will seem somewhat wasteful, and it is not necessarily very beneficial to the growth of the plant.
Therefore, we can consider preparing a slightly smaller flower pot for figs during the seedling stage, and later as the plant grows, we can consider repotting as appropriate. After all, the root system of figs is especially developed, and regular repotting is often of great significance for both the growth of the plant and its flowering and fruiting. So we should take the pot matching for potted figs seriously.
But in addition to the size of the flower pot, there are also certain requirements for the material of the pot for potted figs. Usually it is not recommended to use porcelain pots, after all, porcelain pots have poor permeability, being neither breathable nor water-permeable, and when watered excessively they easily cause water accumulation in the pot and damage the root system. If you are not too particular about the appearance of the pot, it is recommended to use a manure bucket for potting, after all, manure buckets are mostly made of wood, have extremely strong air and water permeability, and are very suitable for the growth of figs.