Ficus

Ficus benjamina is a houseplant that can often be seen in various home and office interiors. If you properly care for this plant, it will delight you with its rich and green leaves, which may have various inclusions.

The house plant ficus not only has decorative properties, but also can purify the air. This is a plant that is easy to care for and does not require special conditions for its maintenance. This is an evergreen small tree that can grow up to one meter or more in height. The plant is interesting in that it is formed by thin hanging shoots. A large number of small leaves sprout from the shoots. If properly cared for, homemade ficus flowers can delight you with their appearance for many years, gradually increasing in size.

Suitable conditions for ficus growth

First of all, the Benjamin houseplant must be chosen correctly in the store. To do this, you need to pay attention to its external condition. You should not choose a ficus indoor plant if you find:

• yellow and easily falling leaves;
• damaged branches;
• spots on leaf blades;
• white or black coating;
• cobwebs in the corners of branches.

All these signs indicate disease and weak condition of the plant.

After transportation and adaptation to home conditions, indoor ficus flowers must be placed in a well-lit place. Plants should receive diffused light. The house should maintain a stable temperature within 25-30 degrees on summer days, and within 16-20 degrees in winter.

When growing ficus in a pot, it is necessary to provide it with fresh air. Therefore, it is advisable to ventilate the room well. It is necessary to establish the correct watering regime, and at the same time not allow the roots to be too wet. It is important to remember that any changes in the conditions under which the ficus is located in the house can lead to changes in soil moisture. Therefore, when watering, it is advisable to always check its condition. It is advisable to spray the leaves once every three days with cool water. Before this procedure, the leaves must be wiped with a damp cloth. It is advisable to have a cool shower every two weeks, covering the soil from moisture. In winter, the plant does not require special care. The main thing is to ensure that the temperature in the house does not fall below 16 degrees.

The plant must be fed properly so that its leaves remain green and do not turn yellow. Fertilizing is necessary from March to November. This is a period of active plant growth. You can buy both mineral and organic plants. Mineral fertilizers are better, as they have a milder effect. If you want the ficus to actively grow and expand, then in addition to feeding it, also provide it with timely pruning.