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- Tips for the proper care of the violin fig
- How do you pour the violin fig right?
- When and how is fertilized?
- When do you have to repot a violin fig?
- Do you have to cut violin figs?
- Which diseases and pests occur?
- How do you hibernate the violin fig right?
- Tips
In the first, the violin fig does not need fertilizer
Tips for the proper care of the violin fig
The care of the violin fig (Ficus lyrata) is considered moderate. In addition to proper watering and fertilising, the location plays an important role, so that violin figs thrive well. How to care for a violin fig.
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Violin figs like it neither too wet nor too dry. Waterlogging ensures that the tree comes in. Therefore, pour so that the substrate is never completely dry, but never too moist.
Casting takes place only when the upper layer of the substrate has dried out. Excess water is immediately poured off.
When and how is fertilized?
It is not fertilized until the second year, if you have not repotted the violin fig. Liquid fertilizer is administered every two weeks. You can also use slow-release fertilizer or pellets.
When do you have to repot a violin fig?
Repotting is when the pot is completely rooted or the violin fig loses leaves due to lack of nutrients. The best time to repot is spring.
The new pot should only be slightly larger than the old one. As substrate we recommend a mixture of
After repotting, you must not fertilize the violin fig for several months.
Do you have to cut violin figs?
Cutting is not necessary. However, you can cut them to cut them, to branch them better, or to cut them, but preferably in spring.
Which diseases and pests occur?
Stem and root rot indicates too much moisture. Pour sparse.
Pest infestation occurs especially at too low humidity. Watch out for:
How do you hibernate the violin fig right?
In winter, you should make violin figs a bit cooler.15 to 20 degrees are optimal. The temperatures should not fall much lower.
Even in winter, the violin fig needs a lot of light. Also ensure high humidity.
During wintering, the violin fig is only sparsely poured and not fertilized.
Tips
The leaves of the violin fig are often dull, because dust settles on them. Wipe them regularly with a damp cloth. Then they will be shiny again and look healthy.