How to grow potted figs? Master the cultivation techniques and ensure sufficient light

Figs are a fairly common plant in people's lives, and people are also fairly familiar with the effects and benefits of figs, so many people want to grow them at home. So how do you grow potted figs, and what points need attention in fig cultivation techniques? Below, the editor will walk everyone through it.

I. How to grow potted figs

If you want to know how to grow potted figs, first you need to understand their growth habits. The fig plant prefers a warm and humid environment and is fairly drought tolerant, but it does not have much resistance to severe cold weather, so these points need attention. Below is a detailed explanation of fig cultivation techniques, and friends who want to grow them can take a look.

II. Fig cultivation techniques

1. Soil selection

Soil selection is a fairly important part when growing potted figs, and choosing the right soil will be more beneficial to their growth. In terms of soil selection, we can choose a mixture of fertile garden soil and humus soil; the resulting soil will have better drainage, and figs will also be able to absorb nutrients better.

2. Light requirements

In fig cultivation techniques, light is a fairly important part. Figs are a light-loving plant, so during cultivation you must maintain sufficient light, and then they will grow better. Everyone can pay attention to this point.

3. Watering requirements

During plant growth, water is essential, and figs are no exception. Generally, in spring when the branches and leaves first begin to grow, the amount of watering can be relatively small, just keeping the soil at a certain level of moisture. As the figs gradually grow, when they reach the fruiting stage, we need to appropriately increase the amount of watering, basically watering every day. If the amount is insufficient, it will cause the branches and leaves to shrivel and the fruit to drop.

4. Pay attention to pruning

Fig shoots grow fairly quickly, so during growth you need to pay attention to pruning, because if the fig branches are too tall, it will not only affect their aesthetics but also increase the difficulty of care, so pruning is a necessary step. Generally, when the fig branches grow to a length of about 20 cm, the tips need to be cut off. This can promote the growth of side branches and also improve their ornamental value.

5. Environmental requirements

In fig cultivation techniques, the choice of environment is also of paramount importance. Growing in a suitable environment is more beneficial for figs. In the text above, the editor mentioned that figs like a warm and humid environment. When growing them indoors, everyone can slightly increase the indoor humidity, which will be more beneficial to fig growth.

6. Pest and disease control

When growing potted figs, if the method is wrong, pests and diseases are very likely to appear. When this phenomenon occurs, we need to carry out timely prevention and control. For specific methods, everyone can refer to the article on fig pest and disease control. Here the editor will not introduce too much.

How do you grow potted figs? Growing methods for potted figs

Figs taste richly sweet, promote salivation and quench thirst, and have a unique fresh fragrance. They are suitable for all ages and deeply loved. At the same time, the fig tree has luxuriant branches and leaves and an elegant posture, with good ornamental value, making it one of the very good potted fruit trees. So how do you grow potted figs? Below is an introduction to the growing methods for potted figs. Let's take a look.

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I. Variety selection

At present, there are more than ten main fig varieties grown in China. By fruit color, they can be divided into green-fruited, red-fruited, purple-fruited and yellow-fruited varieties. By fruit ripening period, they can be divided into summer-fruit-specific varieties, autumn-fruit-specific varieties, and summer-autumn dual-purpose varieties. For potted figs, you should choose varieties with brightly colored fruit, relatively large fruit, and fruiting in both summer and autumn. For red-purple varieties, you can choose: Japanese Purple Fig, Bojihong, Masui Dauphine, Brown Turkey. For yellow-fruited varieties, you can choose: Tanigawa, Golden Orphan, b1011, a42, Brunswick, etc.

II. Container

The size and quality of the chosen container determine the volume and growth vigor of the potted root system. Figs are a shallow-rooted fruit tree, with the root system distributed vertically within the 15-60 cm soil layer and spreading over a relatively large horizontal range. For potting, usually choose a clay ceramic pot with a diameter of 40-50 cm and a depth of 25-30 cm.

III. Potting at the right time

Figs are not strict about soil conditions. They grow best in deep, fertile, loose, well-aerated neutral to slightly alkaline soil. Therefore, the soil for potting can be prepared by mixing 2 parts sandy loam, 1 part vermiculite, and 1 part barnyard manure, or by mixing 2 parts garden soil, 2 parts peat, and 1-2 kg compound fertilizer. Before filling with soil, place a tile over the drainage hole at the bottom of the pot. Potting is generally done in mid-to-late March. For potted seedlings, choose 1-year-old cuttings or 2-year-old root with 1-year-old trunk seedlings. When planting, use pruning shears to shorten the seedling root system, especially cutting off damaged roots and broken roots, to prevent root rot after planting and to stimulate new root growth. During planting, ensure the root system is spread out and closely connected with the soil, and water thoroughly after planting.

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IV. Fertilizer and water management

In early June, apply a topdressing of diammonium phosphate or potassium dihydrogen phosphate, with an amount of about 0.3 kg. Dissolve it in water and evenly pour the fertilizer liquid into the pot. In late August, apply a topdressing of compound fertilizer containing nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and trace elements, with an amount of about 0.5-1 kg. In early June, you can spray paclobutrazol (pp333) on the leaves. The method is to dilute paclobutrazol to a 300-500 times solution and spray once every 15 days, for 2-3 consecutive sprays. This can inhibit new shoot growth, shorten internode spacing, make branches thicker and stronger, and promote flower bud differentiation and fruit development. Fig trees are drought tolerant and waterlogging tolerant, so water management can be somewhat extensive. Do not water too much, especially during the fruit ripening period, because too much water will worsen fruit cracking.

V. Shaping and pruning

Fig trees have fairly strong sprouting ability and branching ability, new shoots grow quickly, and the growth amount is large, so potted figs should be given special attention in shaping and pruning. First, the trunk should be set low. After potting, shorten the trunk at 15-20 cm to set the trunk. Second, control vegetative growth and cultivate a compact tree shape with dense branches and short branches. Fig branches are divided into long branches, medium branches, and short branches, all of which can bear fruit. Flower buds differentiate from the leaf axils at the base of the petiole and develop into fruit. Long branches are more than 60 cm long, with 20-30 nodes and large internode spacing of 3.5-5 cm; medium branches are 30-60 cm long, generally with 10-20 nodes and internode spacing of 2.5-3.5 cm; short branches are less than 30 cm long, with fewer than 10 nodes and internode spacing of 2.0-3.0 cm. Usually the terminal bud and upper lateral buds develop into long branches, while the lower lateral buds develop into medium and short branches. In May and June, during the peak growth season of the fruit tree, use pruning methods such as pinching, bud removal, and branch bending to control excessive branch growth and cultivate medium and short branch groups with short internodes and thick, strong growth. Third, you can shape it into a certain form according to your own preferences to improve the artistic value of the potted plant.

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VI. Light and ventilation conditions

Potted figs should be placed in a location with good light and ventilation, to ensure the normal progress of photosynthesis and transpiration in the thick, large leaves. It is best to place them where light can directly reach, such as a sunny balcony or a sunny spot in the courtyard. If potted figs are grown on a closed balcony, open the windows frequently to maintain ventilation. If potted figs are grown in a courtyard, move the pot indoors in winter to prevent cold damage.

[Editor's concluding remarks]Potted figs like a warm and humid climate, are not cold tolerant and not waterlogging tolerant, and need special attention during care. Above, the editor introduced the growing methods for potted figs, hoping it can help everyone!

Why do potted fig trees fail to bear fruit? Growing methods for potted figs

Recently, many flower lovers have reported that their potted fig trees are not bearing fruit. What is the reason? How can it be effectively prevented and controlled? Do not worry. Next, the editor will introduce in detail the methods for potted fig trees failing to bear fruit, to help everyone grow fig trees better.

Causes and control methods for potted fig trees failing to bear fruit:

1. Pollination

If the flowers are not pollinated, potted fig trees will fail to bear fruit. Sometimes figs do bloom, but people simply do not notice it and cannot see it, so they think there are no flowers. Generally, you should check whether the fig has a pistil. If there is nothing abnormal, then it will usually bear fruit.

2. Light

In fig cultivation, light plays a major role. If figs are kept in insufficient light for a long time, it is very difficult for them to bear fruit. So generally, when each branch has 7-9 leaves, pinch the top once, then pinch the top again in mid-August, and remove young fruit set in late August and afterward, to improve ventilation and light penetration and leave fewer branches.

3. Pruning

In potted fig cultivation, pruning is very important. If reasonable shaping and pruning are not carried out for figs, it will cause figs to grow only leaves and not bear fruit. This is because without timely pruning, the vegetative organs of figs grow too vigorously and consume excessive nutrients, ultimately inhibiting the development of reproductive organs and causing failure to bear fruit. Therefore, you must promptly pinch the growing tips of vigorously growing branches, which can promote the formation of fruiting branches.

4. Nitrogen fertilizer application

With potted figs, be sure not to apply too much nitrogen fertilizer, because too much nitrogen fertilizer will make figs "stay green" and grow wildly, but not bloom or bear fruit. During the growing period, nitrogen fertilizer can be applied, but after fruit set and before the rapid fruit growth period, you can apply some phosphorus and potassium fertilizer, which can better promote fig growth.

Note:

In potted fig cultivation, ventilation is crucial, so potted figs being grown must be ventilated in time and given sufficient light. Only in this way can fig fruiting be better promoted.