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- The proper care of a fig tree in a bucket
- The right location
- The suitable substrate
- Water regularly
- Fertilize regularly
- Cut bucket figs
- Tips & Tricks
The proper care of a fig tree in a bucket
A fig tree can be excellently cultivated in the bucket and maintained on the balcony or terrace during the summer months. With its beautifully shaped leaves, the fig gives the patio a Mediterranean ambience. In a suitable place, the fig also feels year-round in the house or conservatory well.
The right location
Give the sun-hungry shrubs a sunny and warm location. Even partial shade is tolerated. In contrast, there are drafty, cool balconies or rooms that are in shadow all day long.
Even if figs in the field can tolerate full sunlight after a short settling-in period, you should ensure shade in the conservatory in strong sunlight. The glass surfaces increase the intensity of the UV radiation and the leaves of the plant could burn.
The suitable substrate
Repotting the fig is usually required every two years. Buckthorn figs are relatively undemanding and can be well cultivated in commercially available flower or balcony potting soil. But refrain from cheap figs with the noble figs, as they are often not sufficiently permeable to water.
Water regularly
Fig trees like moisture, but no moisture - so pouring the fig in the bucket requires a bit of tact:
Fertilize regularly
During the growth phase from spring to late summer, the fig tree in the tub needs a lot of nutrients. Suitable for the fertilizer is liquid whole fertilizer as well as citrus or berry fertilizer. If you want to eat the figs you should make sure to use food-safe fertilizers.
Cut bucket figs
Figs can handle a pruning well and then vigorously re-whitewash. Bear in mind, however, that figs produce the fruits of annual wood. After a pruning you must therefore sometimes give up the hoped for harvest.
Tips & Tricks
Put a drainage layer of a few centimeters of expanded clay or pebbles into the planter. This avoids waterlogging and ensures good ventilation in the lower part of the bucket. The substrate dries from above and below and root rot is prevented.
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