How to cultivate weeping fig? A step-by-step guide to the planting method

Weeping fig is a very popular indoor ornamental plant, with strong environmental adaptability and purification ability. Below, the editor will introduce the cultivation method for weeping fig.

Basic growing requirements for weeping fig

1. Light conditions: Weeping fig likes a sunny environment, so it should be placed in a bright spot, but avoid direct sunlight. Bathed in sunlight, the leaf flesh will become very glossy, but insufficient light will make the leaves soft, drooping, and look sickly.

2. Water conditions: Weeping fig likes a high-humidity environment and is afraid of dryness. During its vigorous growth stage, water it frequently, and also frequently spray water on the leaves and surrounding area to keep the soil and plant moist, so that the leaves will be glossy and the plant will grow better. In winter, wait until the potting soil is completely dry before watering; it should not be too wet.

3. Temperature requirements: Weeping fig likes a high-temperature environment. The most suitable temperature for growth is 15°C--30°C. It is relatively cold-tolerant, but in winter it is best not to go below 5°C to prevent cold damage.

4. Soil requirements: Weeping fig likes fertile, well-drained soil and is suitable for growing in a mixed soil rich in humus. It can be a mixture of compost and peat soil, in equal proportions, with a little base fertilizer added as bottom fertilizer.

Notes on caring for weeping fig

1. Pot selection and replacement: The size of the flower pot should be chosen according to the size of the plant. To make its form beautiful, 3 seedlings can be planted per pot. Generally, large potted plants can be repotted once every 2 to 3 years, while small ones may need to be repotted once every April.

2. Reasonable fertilization: During the growing season, apply a liquid fertilizer mainly of nitrogen fertilizer and supplemented with potassium fertilizer once every two weeks to supplement the nutrients needed for growth.

3. Pruning essentials: Weeping fig is not afraid of pruning at all, can be shaped into various forms, and is also very easy to keep alive.

4. Propagation methods: Weeping fig propagation generally uses cuttings or air layering. For cuttings, in spring and summer, cut 10--15 cm healthy branches, keep only 1-2 upper leaves, insert them into river sand, and keep them moist; for air layering in summer, select a well-formed, robust side branch, perform ring barking on the stem with a width of 0.5--1 cm, then wrap it with moist sphagnum moss, and roots will form in less than a month.