Good afternoon, my reader. Ficus Benjamin is an evergreen tree-like shrub. Fits perfectly into the interior of apartments, houses, offices. Refers to filter plants, perfectly purifies the air, absorbing toxic substances from it and releasing oxygen. In order for the plant to look good, to be healthy and to develop actively, it is necessary to follow certain rules of care.
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Lighting and temperature
Ficus Benjamin is from the southern region, which means that he loves light very much. Being in constant shade, the plant develops very slowly and practically does not grow. But direct sunlight leaves burns on the leaves and causes them to turn yellow. An ideal place for ficus will be an area near a window with diffused but constant lighting.
Ficus Benjamina gets used to one place and does not like movement. But in summer, when the temperature at night does not drop below +18 ° C, it can be taken out onto the balcony. The tree will begin to grow faster and fluff. The main thing is to return the plant to the room as soon as the night temperature begins to decrease.
Watering and providing air humidity
Ficus is very fond of high humidity, but does not need frequent watering. In the summer, the plant is watered every 4 days. If the ground remains wet during these days, then watering is skipped. Do not overfill the plant so that its roots do not rot.
IMPORTANT! Each watering must be combined with wiping the ficus foliage from dust. This will give him additional comfort and accelerate full development.
In winter, watering is carried out every 10 days. Three times a week, the foliage of the plant is sprayed with clean, settled water at room temperature or slightly warmer. For convenience, a spray bottle is used.
For Ficus Benjamin, for full development, it is necessary to ensure the same conditions throughout the year.
Top dressing and fertilizers
In early April, the ficus enters the stage of active growth. During this period, it is pruned, transplanted and fertilized.
In April, feeding is carried out once. In May-June - once every three weeks. From mid-June to September - once every two weeks.
It is recommended to use the following organic substances as top dressing:
- ash;
- chicken droppings;
- sapropel;
- ready-made complex fertilizers from flower shops.
In mid-November, feeding is stopped. The plant needs rest.
Care problems and solutions
Any problem that occurs is recoverable. The ficus itself, by its appearance, makes it clear what is wrong and what it lacks.
- The tips of the leaves dry out. The problem is common in winter. Dry tips indicate insufficient light and moisture. Artificial lighting and more frequent spraying should be organized.
- The foliage is falling. Abrupt changes in care cause the leaves to fall off the plant. A decrease in air temperature, a draft, a change of place - all this can cause the loss of sheet plates. Most often, this problem manifests itself during the changing seasons.
- The crown turns yellow. In spring and autumn, ficus can shed small amounts of old, yellowed foliage. Mass yellowing of all leaves indicates improper care. The most common causes are a drop in temperature and an excess of moisture. It is necessary to skip watering if the topsoil is wet, and rearrange the plant if it is in a draft.
- There is no growth. Cessation of growth in ficus is associated either with an insufficient volume of the pot, or with a lack of lighting. Timely transplanting a grown tree and moving it to a lighter place solve the problem of stunting.
Ficus Benjamin is an ornamental but unpretentious plant that can create a cozy atmosphere in any room. Providing proper and uncomplicated care will allow you to enjoy the beauty of a healthy plant for many years.
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