useful plant used in folk medicine and purifying the air, has a highly decorative crown. Ficus sacred - unpretentious indoor flower, grows and develops rapidly at home. Creating a favorable microclimate for a tree is required to maintain a beautiful appearance and increase immunity.
Description and characteristics
Ficus religiosa is an evergreen, semi-deciduous, monoecious plant of the Mulberry family with grayish branches. Leaflets with parameters 10-17 by 8-12 cm, heart-shaped, have a long point at the end and a petiole, approximately equal to the size of the leaf plate. The veins are light green, pronounced.
Ficus religious in its natural environment grows up to 30 m, the diameter of the trunk is 3 m. At home, it is much smaller, but grows rapidly, reaches 2 m in height in a year. The species belongs to banyans, forms many aerial roots, which, having reached the ground, take root and eventually become a trunk. When grown in a room, you can get a bonsai with a height of 50 cm or more, a standard tree or an interior decoration by intertwining the flexible shoots of several young plants with each other.
Flowering lasts from April to June. The green inflorescences are bowl-shaped, subsequently producing purple or reddish berries filled with many small seeds. They vaguely resemble figs, but are inedible.
Because of the shape of the fruit, the ficus is also called the sacred fig. The wood is porous, soft, sticky milky juice is released on the cuts.
How to grow an enlightenment tree at home
Eden is unpretentious in care, but demanding on the environment. When exposed adverse factors sheds leaves, becomes susceptible infectious diseases, changes the color of the leaf plates. It is not necessary to arrange a rest period, but if desired, you can move it to a cooler room.
Home care for sacred ficus includes:
- watering;
- spraying;
- top dressing;
- transplant;
- formative and sanitary pruning;
- protection from drafts, diseases and pests;
- maintaining an optimal microclimate.
Soil and utensils
For the sacred ficus Eden, it is recommended to use a special soil that allows water and air to pass well, with a neutral pH. It is allowed to assemble it yourself from turf, leaf and peat soil, river sand in a ratio of 1:1:1:1. The substrate for growing seedlings from seed material should consist of 70% peat, 20% a mixture of vermiculite and perlite, 10% coarse sand.
Capacity should be selected taking into account the size of the root system. Ficus does not tolerate stagnant moisture, so you need to take care of the presence of drainage holes. Uncoated clay pots remove well excess moisture, allow air to pass through, and a large weight makes an instance with a developed aerial part more stable.
Lighting and temperature
Sacred ficus requires a sufficient supply of light, otherwise the tree will begin to shed its foliage. With gradual accustoming to direct sunlight, the plant tolerates them well. Placement in partial shade is possible, but this will affect the decorative effect of the indoor flower. In winter, it is advisable to place it next to the most lit window, but drafts should not be allowed. The culture is thermophilic; in the spring and summer, the temperature should be maintained within + 22-30 ° C.
If there is a desire to create conditions for a state of rest, it is enough to reduce this figure to +15 ° C, but not to allow +12 ° C or less - the leaf plates will become covered with spots, fall off, the sacred ficus may die.
Humidity and watering
In nature, the variety grows in conditions of high humidity, so it is necessary to install a humidifier at home or often spray the flower with settled soft water from a spray bottle. When placed next to heating appliances in winter, surgery is also needed. The peculiarity of the species is that at high humidity, water droplets form at the pointed ends of the leaf plates. Wood responds well to washing out of the shower.
Water the sacred ficus Eden as needed with settled water at room temperature. From March to September, moisten abundantly after drying the topsoil. When the autumn cooling begins, it is necessary to drastically reduce watering. Otherwise, it is possible to discard the foliage, rotting of the roots. The plant tolerates a slight overdrying of the soil more easily than waterlogging.
top dressing
Solutions of complex universal fertilizers and growth stimulants are used in spring and summer. With their help, the sacred ficus develops rapidly, grows, strengthens the root system. The procedure must be combined with watering so that the funds do not burn the roots. The frequency of feeding is 1-2 times a month. Nutrient mixtures should contain a lot of nitrogen and potassium.
Pruning and transplant
Crown formation will provide the plant decorative look. A haircut is also necessary for the sacred ficus to restrain growth. In just a year, a tree can grow up to 2 m, if you do not pinch the top shoots. Removing the crown contributes to the formation of a denser aerial part. The operation should be done in early spring before the start of the active growing season. The culture is suitable for creating bonsai - young shoots bend in different directions with the help of a wire.
It is necessary to transplant a sacred ficus seedling 1-2 times a year, then 1 time in 1-1.5 years is enough. Focus on filling flower pot root system. The diameter of the container must first be increased by 2 cm, then by 6 cm. The root neck should be placed at the same level. When the plant reaches large sizes, it is enough to replace the top layer of soil with a new one.
reproduction
The main ways of breeding the sacred ficus Eden are sowing seeds and cuttings. The seed material is small, so it does not require soaking. If you want to get a lot of high-quality specimens, you can pre-mix it with coarse sand. Use a common container, lay drainage on the bottom, prepared soil mixture, pour abundantly. Try to distribute the seeds evenly over the entire surface, sprinkle with 0.5 cm of sand. Cover with a film or bag until shoots appear.
Periodically ventilate, moisten as the soil dries out, maintain good lighting, temperature regime at the level of +25-30 °C. You may need to install underfloor heating.
When growing ficus Eden from seeds, it should be borne in mind that they germinate unevenly, some are able to sprout only after 2 months.
Shoots should be thinned out every 3-4 days, removing weak specimens. It is necessary to regularly spray the seedlings with settled water from a spray bottle, but do not fill it. It is recommended to plant in individual containers only after 2-3 months.
Propagation of plants by cuttings is more common, since an adult specimen will be obtained earlier. However, it must be remembered that the survival rate and rooting of shoots in this case is much worse. Unlike seeds, it is best to root cuttings in spring or summer, you can use the plant material remaining after pruning. To remove excess milky juice, put a branch in warm water for several hours. After that, dry the place of the cut a little, sprinkle with crushed activated carbon.
The cutting should be planted in a moist nutrient substrate, after cleaning the lower part of the leaves. It is enough to deepen by 2-3 cm. Put a glass jar or a transparent one on top plastic bottle(after removing the tapering part) to create a mini-greenhouse. Rooting occurs in 2-3 weeks. All this time, the cutting should be kept in a greenhouse, periodically moisten the soil. Having transplanted to a permanent place, it is necessary to keep the shelter for another week, gradually accustoming the seedling to the environment.
Pests and diseases
Subject to agrotechnical recommendations for planting and care, the sacred ficus has good immunity, but when cultivated in an unfavorable environment, problems are possible. Of pests indoor plants thrips, spider mites, scale insects, and mealybugs are dangerous. Insects must be washed off the branches, sprayed on the plant chemicals subject to safety regulations. Transplantation with concomitant treatment with permitted means will help get rid of soil pests.
Ficus can get sick due to abundant watering. The danger of root rot is that the symptoms are not immediately noticeable. If you delay transferring to a new pot and creating an optimal microclimate, the plant will die. The best protection is prevention. When used for planting garden soil and sand, it is necessary to carry out calcination, watering hot water, a solution of potassium permanganate for disinfection.
sacred ficus has a high decorative effect, suitable for creating unusual compositions when interlacing the trunks of several seedlings. From this culture, beautiful bonsai trees are obtained. Does not require complex care, but is sensitive to environmental conditions.
Probably, everyone knows the legend about how the Indian prince Gautama meditated while sitting under a tree and achieved enlightenment, after which he began to be called the Buddha. But for many it will be a discovery that the tree of enlightenment mentioned in the legend really exists!
It grows throughout India and Nepal, in southwestern China, on the island of Sri Lanka, and is also cultivated as a houseplant. Its name is sacred ficus.
The legendary, but not fictional Bodhi tree: a description of the biological species sacred ficus
Sacred ficus (lat. The name Ficus religiosa is also translated literally as religious ficus) is often called the Bodhi tree, the tree of enlightenment or pipal. The plant, which is revered in Buddhist countries, is a species representative of the ficus genus (Ficus), belonging to the mulberry family (Moraceae). The religious ficus has a number of distinctive features.
- The birthplace of a perennial evergreen or semi-deciduous tree plant is Central and Southwestern Asia.
- The height of the sacred ficus in nature is up to 30 m, at home - 1.5-2 m.
- The Bodhi tree has a wide lush crown, which is formed by thick branches and fairly large leaves.
- The length of the leaf plate of sacred ficus is from 8 cm to 25 cm. Its surface is leathery. The edges of the sheet plate are straight or edged. The shape of the leaves is heart-shaped with a pronounced sharpening at the top, from which tails hang. On a greenish-gray surface, yellowish or cream streaks are clearly visible. The petioles of the leaves are long, sometimes their length is about the same as the length of the plate itself.
- blooming plant all year round. From the axillary paired pseudo-fruits of syconia, purple fruits are formed that are inedible to humans. They feed on insects, birds, the bats and livestock.
- If you keep the plant in a humid environment, water will begin to drip from the tips of its leaves.
Today, sacred ficuses are grown near Buddhist temples, where pilgrims perform various rituals with them. Usually, the Bodhi tree is asked for good luck and prosperity, a cure for ailments. According to legend, a childless couple, who will tie multi-colored threads around the trunk of a sacred ficus, the Buddha will soon give babies.
It is also interesting that the pipal is the Buddhist equivalent of the New Year tree. In the photo you can see him dressed up on Bodhi Day, December 8th.
How to grow an enlightenment tree at home
Ficus sacred in a pot looks very neat. It does not take much effort to take care of him at home. The only caveat is that the plant really needs light.
Soil and utensils
You can plant a Bodhi tree in ficus soil mix, which is sold in every flower shop. Its pH is from 6.0 to 6.5. You can also prepare the soil yourself, taking equal parts of leafy and soddy soil, sand and peat. A pot for sacred ficus needs a spacious one with a hole in the bottom, which will prevent stagnation of water.
Lighting and temperature
In an apartment where in summer the temperature ranges from 20 to 25 ° C, and in winter the air heats up to 18 ° C and above, the plant will feel most comfortable. For religious ficus, sudden changes in temperature are destructive, so it must be protected from drafts, and during the heating season it should be rearranged away from the battery.
The best place for a flower is near an east or west window in light shade. In summer, the tree of enlightenment can be taken out into the street under the sun's rays. It is easy to determine that the sacred ficus lacks light by the state of its leaves: they become lethargic and may fall off.
Humidity and watering
The soil under the plant between waterings should dry out slightly, but not dry out completely. The plant is watered with moderately soft settled water. Its leaves are regularly sprayed or wiped with a damp sponge.
top dressing
Improve appearance and accelerate the growth of the tree with universal fertilizers, which must be applied every 10 days in spring and summer and every 30 days in autumn and winter.
Pruning and transplant
To make the crown of the plant beautiful, it is pruned often and regularly. Because root system sacred ficus grows rapidly, it is transplanted in May-June of each year. When, due to the size of the tree, transplantation becomes impossible, the topsoil is changed annually.
reproduction
You can propagate the Bodhi tree from seeds or cuttings. Seeds are sold in packages with the intriguing inscription "ficus sacred Eden" and have a fairly good germination rate. Plant cuttings take root 14-28 days.
Diseases and pests
The indoor flower reacts to stagnation of water in the ground, drafts, lack of light or other flaws in care by dropping leaves.
Of the pests, he is most afraid of aphids, scale insects and mealybugs. But after treatment with insecticides, religious ficus recovers very quickly.
A very interesting representative of a large genus of ficuses of the Mulberry family is Ficus sacred, or religious (Ficusreligiosa). It is also called the Bodhi Tree or simply Bo, as well as Peepal. The tree is native to India and its natural range extends from the foothills of the Himalayas to east, southwest China, northern Thailand and Vietnam. Followers of Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism revere and worship this tree.
According to legend, thousands of years ago, Siddhartha Guatauma, a prince from North India, sat under a fig tree and meditated. When Siddhartha fully understood the meaning of life, he achieved the supreme and perfect enlightenment of Bodhi and became the Supreme Buddha, or Awakened One. According to legend, not only Buddha, but also Vishnu was born in the shade of the Bo tree. In Buddhism, this tree is a symbol of good luck and prosperity. Silk threads of red, yellow and white are tied around it and they pray for rewarding parents with offspring. In India, the Bodhi tree is planted everywhere around temples.
A tree believed to be historically associated with the Buddha grew on Bodh Gaya in the northern Indian state of Bihar, but in the 2nd century B.C. it was destroyed by King Pushpiamitra, but it was later renewed in the same place with a new plant received from him. In the 7th century AD. it was destroyed again by the king of Sassank. And the Bodhi tree, which is now on Bodh Gaya, was planted in 1881.
The offspring of the plant in whose shade Buddha attained enlightenment, Sri Madha Bodhi, was planted in 288 B.C. in Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka and is considered the oldest tree among flowering plants.
Sacred ficus grows as an evergreen or semi-deciduous tree, reaching a height of 30 m. Growing in a climate where there is never frost, it sheds only part of the old leaves during the dry season. The leaves are arranged on smooth poegs in a spiral. The petioles are long, reaching 13 cm. The leaf blade is broadly ovate, 7-25 cm long and 4-13 cm wide, thinly leathery, with entire, sometimes corrugated edges. Their distinctive feature is the presence of a thin, drawn-out tip in the form of a tail. The central vein is clearly visible, the lateral veins are clearly visible. Stipules are oval and reach 5 cm. Like all ficuses, pipal has milky juice. Pseudo-fruits (syconia) are spherical, located in pairs in the axils of the leaves, reach 1.5 cm in diameter, turn purple when ripe. For them, the plant received another name - the Sacred Fig. This is a monoecious plant. Ficus sacred blooms throughout the year. A wasp of a certain species pollinates flowers. Birds, monkeys, bats, pigs feed on fruits, which spread the seeds.
The life of a plant often begins as an epiphyte, settling in the leaf litter in the hollows of other trees. From there, the pipal descends aerial roots, which later serve as its support, forming a banyan tree. Aerial roots from side branches, as in other ficuses, are not formed in this species. It grows as a single-stemmed tree, the diameter of the trunk with a smooth, light gray bark, can reach 3 meters or more.
As befits a divine plant, it heals ailments. In medicine, all parts of the Bo tree are widely used. Leaves are the most valuable. Juice is squeezed out of them or powder is made, used to relieve fever, dysentery, constipation, boils. Fruits are used to normalize digestion, are used for dehydration and heart disease, as well as for poisoning. Roots help to cope with inflammatory processes. Extract from the roots reduces the level of uric acid in the body, thereby helping with gout. The bark from the roots helps with any inflammation in the mouth and throat, in the treatment of back pain and ulcers. Milky juice, as one of the components, is used in the treatment of many fungal skin diseases. The bark is used to treat wounds, the seeds help with diseases of the bladder.
Currently, sacred ficus grows in tropical gardens around the world. It is valued for its external aesthetics and religious reverence associated with the name of the Buddha. In countries where there is no pollinator wasp, it is propagated vegetatively (cuttings).
The Bo tree prefers a hot, humid climate, can grow indoors, but prefers full, direct sun. It is unpretentious to soils, but light loams with a neutral or slightly acidic reaction are optimal.
Maintenance and care in the room
Sacred ficus is quite common among our amateur flower growers. Pipal is grown and how potted plant, followers of Buddhism dress it up on Bodhi Day (December 8). The main thing to consider for its successful cultivation is great need for light.
Soil composition. It is necessary to add turf land and sand to the purchased soil (3 parts of peat land, 1 part of turf land, 1 part of sand). Transplantation should be carried out in spring-summer, as the volume of the pot is filled with roots.
Watering moderate, as the soil dries. Prefers light drying to abundant watering.
top dressing universal fertilizer in the spring and summer.
pruning tolerates well, and often just needs it to maintain the shape of the crown. It is held at the end of winter and beginning of spring.
in winter it is advisable to place the plant in bright light, lower the temperature to +18 0 C, reduce watering, spray frequently.
In summer it is advisable to give the ficus a place in the open air under direct sun (carefully monitoring the moisture level of the substrate). On hot days, spray frequently.
Pests. At home, sacred ficus is very susceptible to damage spider mite, so you need to humidify the air more often. It can also be affected by scale insects, mealybugs.
About measures to combat these insects- in the article Indoor plant pests and their control.
reproduction. Easily propagated by cuttings. Rooting lasts from 2 to 4 weeks.
Either religious ficus (Ficus religiosa) is a semi-deciduous or deciduous tree belonging to such a genus as ficus and the mulberry family (Moraceae). In nature, it is found in the southwestern part of China, in Sri Lanka, Burma, India, Nepal, and also in areas of Indochina.
This tree is quite powerful and in the wild it can reach a height of 30 meters. It has strong branches, a wide crown and spectacular leathery leaves. big size. Simple leaves in length can reach 20 centimeters, their edges are straight and slightly wavy. Their base is wide-heart-shaped, and the tip is very long, elongated into a thin “tail”. Green smooth leaves have a bluish tint and pronounced pale veins. The alternate leaves have petioles, the length of which is equal to the length of the leaf plate itself.
The inflorescences are axillary and have the form of small, smooth, spherical syconia, which are also paired. They are colored green, which eventually changes to dark purple. You cannot eat them.
Most often, the sacred ficus begins to grow like an epiphyte. He can settle on the crevice of the building or on the branches of trees. Then he puts out long aerial roots that rush to the surface of the earth. Having reached it, they take root and turn into a fairly strong trunk, which becomes a support for the plant. It happens that as it grows, the trunk takes the form of a banyan tree.
Also, this species is distinguished by its interesting feature. If the air humidity is very high, then small droplets of water form at the ends of the leaves. This phenomenon is called guttation. It may seem that the ficus is "crying".
This plant got its specific name due to the fact that Buddhists consider it sacred. There is a legend that says that sitting under this plant, Siddhartha Gautama was able to achieve enlightenment and become a Buddha. For many hundreds of years, such a ficus has been planted without fail near Buddhist temples, and pilgrims still tie colorful ribbons on its branches.
Ficus sacred is quite easy to grow in room conditions, as he is not very whimsical and non-capricious. However, in order for the plant to be strong and healthy, you should know a few simple rules of care.
illumination
It grows well in bright, but with diffused lighting, but it also feels quite comfortable in a slightly shaded place. Suitable light level is 2600-3000 lux. Ficus is recommended to be placed near a window of western or eastern orientation.
If the light is not enough for the plant, then its leaves may fall off.
Temperature regime
He loves warmth very much. So, in the warm season, it is recommended to grow it at a temperature of 20 to 25 degrees. In winter, make sure that the room is not colder than 15 degrees. A dormant period is optional for such a plant, it can winter time it is normal to grow and develop in a warm room. But it should be noted that it must be removed away from heating appliances.
Does not tolerate sudden changes in temperature, drafts. With a sharp change in conditions of detention, foliage may fly around.
How to water
Regular and fairly plentiful watering is needed. However, at the same time, make sure that water does not stagnate in the soil. As a rule, water the plant only after the top layer of the substrate has dried a little. Water for irrigation must be separated and at room temperature.
Humidity
The increased humidity of the air is completely optional, but in these conditions the plants feel best. For big ficuses conventional ways humidity increase is not suitable. If the air in the room is too dry, then you can use the “artificial fog generator”. And even if there is an artificial reservoir, you can place a ficus near it.
If the humidity is too low, then all the leaves may fall off the plant.
Earthmixture
Suitable soil should be loose, rich in nutrients with a pH of 6–6.5. You can buy ready-made soil mixture for ficuses. And you can cook it if you want. with my own hands. To do this, it is necessary to combine peat, sod and leafy soil, as well as coarse sand, taken in equal proportions. Do not forget about a good drainage layer, which will help to avoid acidification of the soil.
Fertilizer
Top dressing is done 2 times a month. For this, mineral and organic fertilizers that should be alternated. Fertilizers should be rich in potassium and nitrogen.
Transplant Features
This fast growing plant. So, as a rule, in 12 months a small seedling can become a two-meter tree. In this regard, young specimens need frequent transplantation (1 or 2 times a year). In this case, transplantation, as a rule, is carried out after the root system ceases to fit into the pot. Too large ficuses are not transplanted, but only replace the top layer of the substrate with them.
pruning
It is necessary to regularly cut young stems in order to restrain the growth of the plant and form a neat crown. Pruning is carried out before the start of a period of intensive growth, and later it will be possible to pinch the tips of young branches.
Formation features
In addition to pruning branches, there is another no less effective method formation of a spectacular crown. The shoots of the sacred ficus are highly elastic. With the help of a special wire frame, you can set any direction for young stems.
A very popular way to form young plants is to weave their trunks into a pigtail. But for this, 3-4 ficuses should be planted in one container at once.
You can propagate the sacred ficus quite quickly and simply with the help of seeds. This method is most popular with flower growers. Sowing seeds must be done exactly according to the instructions on the package. As a rule, the appearance of seedlings occurs after a week.
This plant can also be propagated by cuttings, but very often the cuttings do not take root.
Pests and diseases
It can settle on a tree, either. If you notice pests, then the ficus will need to be treated with special chemicals as soon as possible. Processing must be carried out very carefully so as not to poison yourself.
Most often, the plant is sick due to the fact that it is not properly cared for. So, due to any change in care, all foliage may fall.
However, we must remember that the leaves of the ficus fall off on their own, reaching two or three years of age. In this regard, leaf fall can be a completely natural process.
Lighting
Diffused, but bright enough light is preferred, which is provided by windows facing east or west.
During the "summer holidays" in the open air of the balcony or plot, care must be taken that the tree does not burn direct sunlight.
Temperature
The best summer temperature range - from 20 to 25 degrees; winter temperatures should not be below 15 degrees.
Attention: Drafts are contraindicated.
Priming
The optimal soil substrate should be slightly acidic or neutral, sufficiently loose and nutritious.
You can use ready-made soil for ficuses, or mix two parts of soddy and leafy soil with one part of coarse sand.
- turf;
- sheet;
- peat land with sand;
- all ingredients are equal.
Landing
The planting container can be of standard shape:(vertical size is from a quarter to a third of the height of the plant), with a mandatory drainage hole.
Since stagnant water is extremely unfavorable, it is better to choose a porous container material - ceramics without a continuous layer of glaze.
At the bottom of the container, a drainage layer of small pebbles or expanded clay must be placed
During planting, as the soil fills up, when filling the voids between the roots, care must be taken not to deepen the root neck of the plant: it should be flush with the ground.
If the plant is tall, you need to take care of the support for its trunk.
After planting, the ficus should be watered.
Transfer
Young plants are transplanted annually, and mature specimens - once every few years, and the signal for transplantation is the complete braiding of the earthy coma with roots.
Too spacious containers are undesirable: for young ficuses, the diameter of the new pot should be 2 cm more former, for mature - by 6cm.
Watering
Religious ficus is watered twice a week well-settled, soft water, avoiding moisture stagnation.
Excess irrigation water accumulating in the pan is immediately drained.
If necessary, on hot summer days, the frequency of watering is increased, but the top layer of the earth should dry out a little before the next influx of moisture.
Air humidity
It is necessary to maintain high air humidity, reminiscent of Indian lands native to this plant.
Be sure to spray daily with soft water at room temperature
top dressing
From spring to autumn, once or twice a month, fertilizing is carried out alternately with mineral and organic components, while providing a high content of nitrogen and potassium.
If the wintering is warm, do not stop feeding.
With a cool and light content in winter, they are fed less frequently.
Growth and pruning
Grows in room culture up to 2-3 meters with the potential to reach many meters in height.
Important: shaping pruning is necessary to limit growth and create a beautiful crown.
Prune young shoots in early spring, before the start of active vegetation; in addition, as they grow, they pinch the tips of growing branches to stimulate the development of a denser crown.
An interesting result is obtained by braiding the stems of several young plants planted in one container into a “pigtail”.
In general, thanks to rapid growth and pronounced plasticity of young stems and shoots, religious ficus is an excellent candidate for creating spectacular half-meter bonsai trees using the entire arsenal of devices: interchangeable wire frames, targeted pruning, tension support systems.
A photo
In the photo, the sacred ficus "Eden":
reproduction
Sacred ficus can be propagated by cuttings and seeds.
Reproduction by cuttings
For this reproduction, stem cuttings about fifteen centimeters long, with several leaves.
The lower sections of the cuttings are treated with a root formation stimulator and rooted in the soil substrate from equal amounts of perlite, or coarse sand and peat, covered with plastic wrap.
After the formation of roots and the appearance of new shoots (About a month later, sometimes earlier) the cuttings are planted in separate containers with the usual soil mixture for ficuses.
Reproduction by seeds
This method is widely used for home growing. "sacred tree of Buddha", and seeds with good germination are sent by mail.
Before sowing, the seeds are soaked in a growth stimulator solution, and then sown on the surface of a light loose soil mixture.
Cover the sowing with plastic wrap and put it in a warm, well-lit place, ventilate and keep the substrate moist.
Shoots appear, as a rule, in a week.
As the seedlings grow, they dive, and then they are seated in separate containers.
Diseases and pests
Ficus "Eden" drops leaves- the result of frequent rearrangements, insufficiently humid air, drafts and temperature fluctuations.
The same can be observed in a recently purchased plant that is experiencing stress due to a sharp change in conditions of detention.
Reference: under natural conditions, the leaves of the religious ficus completely or partially fall off during the dry season.
Therefore, insufficient watering and spraying is the “Start” button for dropping the crown.
Care errors, primarily moisture stagnation, lead to a weakening of the plant and its defeat by fungal infections. In this case, you need to optimize watering and treat the ficus with fungicides.
With insufficiently humid air, aphids settle on the sacred ficus.
In addition, his can attack mealybug, thrips and scale insects.
As a first measure, treatment of the affected parts of the plant with a soapy solution is used, but most effective remedy from pests - systemic insecticides.
Ficus sacred Eden- an easy plant to keep at home.
The temperature is not lower than 15 degrees, the absence of the scorching sun, frequent movements and drafts, sufficient watering, regular spraying - and the Buddhist “Bodhi tree” will develop well, and in addition, actively purify the air from xylenes and toluenes.
Purposeful pruning and shaping plastic seedlings can turn this iconic and viable plant into spectacular interior decoration.
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