Step by step instructions transplant ficus Benjamin House
Ficus benjamina - a common ornamental plant. This evergreen symbolizes prosperity and comfort in the home, improves energy climate in the family, is the interior decoration.
In winter, the ficus is resting, is dormant. During this period, it is not necessary to bother winter transfer will not be successful. But, with the advent of spring, it is recommended to think about the plant transplantation.
With increasing light of spring days, timely proper care (watering, fertilizing), the plant recovers quickly and before the onset of winter time ficus adapts to the new conditions.
It is possible to carry out a transplant in warm autumn days.
Florists recommend starting transplant ficus reaches 4 years of age, with a periodicity of 5-6 years. In the preparatory part the selection period soil mixture and containers for transplantation.
For young plants need loose soil, for adults - more dense and nutritious. When choosing the container, bear in mind that the ficus does not like large pots.
It is recommended to choose the capacity of 2-3 cm more than the previous. You can use the flower pots out of clay, ceramics and plastic.
Step by step instructions transplant
· In the pot to remove the top layer of soil, gently loosen ficus and pull it without breaking a lump of earth.
· Inspect the root system and remove the damaged part of the root.
· In the new pot to lay a drainage layer, fill a small amount of the prepared soil. Drainage can be expanded clay, pebbles, pieces of brick. The purchase soil can be added as a baking powder, river sand. Soil ficus mixture should be neutral acidity.
· The plant is set on the center of the vessel, add the rest of the soil and lightly tamp.
· First time watering after 2-3 days, and then - as the soil dries. If the room is high temperature and low humidity, allowed irrigation plants twice a day.
· From dressing to take the time - an excessive amount of vitamins and minerals can be deadly to the plants. After the transplant, ficus fed at intervals of 1 time per month.
Do not worry if the plant is transplanted will lose leaves.
After undergoing a transplant - is a natural reaction, and after a short time adapts flower, and there will be new leaves.