The most popular mistakes in caring for Ficus, leading to the death of the plant

I have long wanted to have Benjamin's ficus at home. Despite the variety of the mulberry family, I like this particular specimen the most.

Indoors, an evergreen plant can grow to the ceiling. The branchy tree is decorated with shiny leaves up to 10 centimeters long and 5 - wide.

Two years ago, I bought a small bush in the store, about 15 cm high. In the hope of providing the flower with comfortable conditions and not ruining it, I decided to carefully study the possible microclimate for ficuses.

In order for the plant to please with its beauty for many years, after purchase it must be placed in another container and prepared soil. However, the mistake is made by those who transplant, not allowing the bush to acclimatize in a new place.

Ficus is released from the shipping container for 10 - 12 days. It is not permissible for a small ficus to pick up a spacious pot. The soil will acidify, and the root will rot. This will lead to the death of the tree.

Abundant hydration of the plant is possible after the root system gains strength. But even in this case, frequent watering entails rotting roots, or (at best) tarnishing and changing the leaf color.

Drying of the soil is also not permissible. The tree will begin to shed its leaves. Ficus is irrigated with fortified, settled or boiled water at room temperature. Personally, I often water an exotic plant with water from an aquarium.

The ficus family needs good lighting. With a lack of light, the shoots grow weak, the crown becomes crooked, and the number of leaves decreases noticeably.

In winter, the flower should be on the south side window. Frequently changing the location of the ficus is contraindicated. Otherwise, there may be abundant leaf fall.

Despite the thermophilicity of mulberries, they cannot stand the heat. The plant may wither when it is near heating appliances. In this case, regular hydration will not help either.

When caring for a ficus, one must not forget about fertilizing the soil. It is better to do this in spring and summer. Organic and mineral components are suitable as nutrients.

There are special feeds for ficuses. I sometimes use combined mixtures designed for indoor non-flowering plants.

At the moment, the corner of my room is decorated with a half-meter plant, which I look at with emotion and delight.