Ficus which pot to choose. A ficus pot is a cozy “house” and a guarantee of plant health. Fertilizers and top dressing

Probably no one will argue with the fact that the ficus is one of the most popular plants that gardeners grow at home. This flower is represented by both undersized representatives (bonsai) and whole bushes, reaching a height of up to 2-3 meters. will allow everyone to choose what they like best.

An important point to pay attention to when growing a plant is the choice of the size of the ficus pot. Many do not pay due attention to such a moment, but in vain, since a lot depends on it.

How to choose the right container shape

A ficus pot should be chosen depending on the size of the flower itself. If the plant has just been bought and it is still quite small, then it is recommended to look at a small flowerpot.

Much more attention should be paid to the choice of a ficus pot, which has been growing at home for a long time.

Experienced gardeners advise paying attention to containers standard sizes, in which the diameter is equal to the height of the flowerpot. If it is at home or, then such a pot will be an ideal option.

When planting a tree, from which, you need to understand that choosing a flowerpot will be a little more difficult. Many novice gardeners purchase what they like best based on appearance, which is fundamentally wrong.

Important! The bonsai pot should be flatter, resembling a plate in appearance, rather than a flowerpot.

A container or a thicket is something that is in great demand. In addition to the fact that such containers are very convenient, they also fit perfectly into any interior of an apartment or office.

When thinking about which pot to plant a flower in, you need to understand that any shape can be artificially changed. Of course, no one will specially alter the container, but there is an opportunity to cheat by weaving a planter into which a vase can be placed. Tall products look beautiful and original, ideal for bonsai and other forms.

Pot size - how to choose it

Some believe that the Benjamin ficus pot can be anything. Even the one left from some other flower, for example, will do. If you act according to this principle, then you may encounter the fact that the plant stops growing, begins to wither, and then completely dies.

Experienced flower growers say that "We choose the size depending on the development of the roots of the flower." Young plants that have small roots do not make sense to plant in large flowerpots, since the ficus will stop growing due to the fact that the root system will begin to actively develop. And as long as it does not braid the entire earthen ball, the situation will not change.

However, this does not mean that you should wait until the roots already appear from the drainage holes.

If the flower has not been transplanted for more than a year, you need to get an earthen ball along with the flower and carefully examine it. Having noticed a developed root system, it is necessary to transplant the ficus into a pot that will be several centimeters larger than the previous one.

Important! Rubber-bearing ficuses grow very quickly, so you have to buy a new pot for them every year.

The mistake of many gardeners is that, when planning to plant a tree, they transplant a rather large flower into a container that is slightly larger than the previous one. This rule must be observed for those flowers that grow on the windowsill. For outdoor ficuses, you should buy quite roomy flowerpots. Considering that adults and large plants are not transplanted, they simply change annually upper layer substrate, transplanting a flower into a larger pot will be very difficult. The plant may simply not take root in a new place and die.

Material - what to pay attention to

Despite the fact that ficuses are quite unpretentious plants and can "live" in almost any pot, it is still recommended to pay attention to the material from which it is made.

You need to understand that not all containers are safe, we are talking about toxic materials from which flowerpots can also be made. Some manufacturers, in order to save a little on production, use poor quality plastic, which, when in contact with soil, water or fertilizer, begins to release toxins. It is the latter that adversely affect the plant.

There were times when the flower began to fade gradually, but the cause could not be found. And only an accidental transplant into a new container saved the situation.

Therefore, when thinking about which pot is needed for ficus, it is best to choose proven materials.

These include:

• ceramics;
• clay;
• glass;
• tree.

The latter material is relevant for the manufacture of large tubs that can decorate any room.

As for clay containers, they are usually used for planting bonsai.

Ceramics is an expensive material, but beautiful, durable and, of course, natural, so if possible, you should pay attention to it.

If the grower is well acquainted with the manufacturer and has repeatedly bought pots of the presented company made of plastic, then you can also purchase them. At the same time, noticing some negative changes that occur with the flower, and also, excluding all possible problems, it will not be superfluous to change the flowerpot by buying a pot made of natural material.

What color to prefer

Perhaps this is the simplest thing that can be. Today, there are so many colors on the market that choosing the right ficus pot is not difficult. Some gardeners advise paying attention to bright hues, which harmonize very beautifully with the green shades of the leaf plates. If a ceramic flowerpot is purchased, then you can look at products that have a bizarre and delicate pattern.

Choosing the right flowerpot, the flower will grow quickly enough and develop well.

Ficus Benjamin does not have a pronounced dormant period, so throughout the year he needs to provide approximately the same conditions of detention.

Pruning and rejuvenation

You need to cut the ficus in early spring, at the beginning of the growing season. This procedure allows not only to form a crown, but also to rejuvenate adult specimens - after pruning, axillary buds wake up, giving new shoots. Regular removal of dry, slow developing and diseased areas avoids infection of the entire plant.

Reference! In order for the crown to grow evenly, the flowerpot should be regularly rotated relative to the light source.

You can cut the branches depending on the desired shape, but a maximum of a third. The secateurs must be sharp and disinfected, the cut points must be sprinkled with ash or activated charcoal.

Microclimate

Temperature and Humidity

The temperature comfortable for the development of ficus Benjamin is + 25–30 ° C in the spring and summer, + 14–16 ° C in the cold season. If the thermometer drops to +10 ° C or lower, the root system dies.

Ficus requires high humidity: at least 50%, ideally - about 70%. In autumn and winter, it should be sprayed 2-3 times a week, in spring and summer - daily. Every month, for healthy growth and prevention of pests, you need to arrange a ficus warm shower, previously covered with polyethylene earthen room.

Lighting and a comfortable place for a flower

Needs bright diffused lighting. Direct contact with the plant sun rays must be excluded - they lead to burns on the leaves and their yellowing.

In autumn and winter, with a short daylight hours, additional use of phytolamps is required.

The most comfortable place for a ficus is a window facing east or west; shading will be required in the south, especially at noon.

The room in which the plant is located should be regularly ventilated, and the flowerpot itself should not be placed in a draft and near heating appliances.

Shade tolerance

Varieties with monochrome leaves tolerate the lack of lighting well, but their growth in such conditions slows down. Variegated varieties in the shade lose their decorative effect.

Where can I buy? Price fork

You can buy ficus Benjamin in specialized stores or order online. The cost depends on its variety, height, diameter of the flowerpot and varies from 500 to 10 thousand rubles.

What to do immediately after buying a flower?

A newly purchased plant needs 15-20 days to adapt to new conditions, then it should be transplanted, replacing the transport container and substrate.

Expert opinion

Mokhov Andrey Petrovich

Graduated from KubGAU specialty: agronomy

Ficus does not tolerate frequent movements, so you should immediately choose for it permanent place.

What kind of pot do you need?

The size of the flowerpot should correspond to the root system. It is better to choose a standard container with a diameter equal to the height.

When it comes to growing and planting bonsai, the pot should be wide and flat, resembling a bowl.

Among materials, preference should be given to ceramics, clay, glass or wood.

Be sure to have drainage holes in the flowerpot. Expanded clay, perlite, small pebbles or clay shards are suitable as drainage.

What kind of soil is needed?

The soil should be nutritious, moisture permeable, have good aeration, have neutral or weak acidity (pH 5.5–6.5).

You can use the soil purchased at the store, intended for growing decorative leafy plants or ficuses, or prepare the soil mixture yourself by mixing:

• turf;
• coarse sand;
• peat;
• leaf ground.

The risk of root rot can be minimized by adding charcoal to the soil.

To get rid of pests, the earth mixture must be calcined, steamed and spilled with a solution of manganese.

Transfer

Ficus should be transplanted in early spring, before the active growing season. Instances up to 4 years old should be transplanted annually, after - once every 2-3 years.

A transplant is necessary if:

• 15-20 days have passed since the purchase;
• the root system has grown and does not fit in a flowerpot;
• Insects are wound up in the soil or the plant is sick.

Reference! To avoid the formation of a salt crust, it is enough to replace the topsoil.

In advance, you need to prepare the substrate, drainage and pot, 3–5 cm larger than the previous one.

Transplant process step by step:

• water the ficus abundantly;
• lay drainage at the bottom of the flowerpot, sprinkle it with soil;
• remove the plant along with an earthy clod, shake off the roots;
• transfer the bush into a new container;
• fill the voids with prepared soil, slightly compact it.

After transplantation, do not water the ficus for 2 days and do not feed for 2 weeks.

reproduction

This perennial is propagated by cuttings, layering and seeds. Depending on the chosen method, you will need:

• secateurs;
• soil mixture;
• landing containers;
• growth stimulants - "Kornevin", "Heteroauxin";
• polyethylene;
• moss-sphagnum;
• woody or Activated carbon;
• water;
• fungicides - Bordeaux mixture, Alirin B, Fundazol.

cuttings

The most common and easiest way. The most suitable time for this is spring or early summer, a period of active growth.

For cuttings you need:

• cut cuttings 10–15 cm long;
• remove low-lying leaves;
• wash off the leaked juice, dry the cuts, treat them with a growth stimulator ("Kornevin" or "Heteroauxin") to speed up root formation;
• put the seedling in a container with settled water room temperature, cover it with polyethylene, creating a greenhouse effect;
• when the roots appear, transplant the cutting into the ground and cover the pot again with polyethylene or a jar until the first leaves appear.

Place the container with the seedling in a well-lit place at a temperature of + 25–30 ° C, eliminating drafts and direct sunlight.

layering

For reproduction in this way it is necessary:

• make an annular incision on the stem without hitting the core of the wood;
• treat this area with a growth stimulator, wrap with wet sphagnum;
• cover the moss with polyethylene so that moisture does not evaporate;
• fix the structure with threads or wire;
• after the appearance of the roots, cut the stem a little lower and plant it in the soil;
• treat the cut site with crushed wood or activated charcoal.

Reproduction by layering is most often used in the cultivation of bonsai to obtain aerial roots.

seeds

Seeds must be treated with a growth stimulator and fungicides ("Bordeaux mixture", "Alirin B", "Fundazol"), sown superficially on light, moist soil. Cover the container with polyethylene and keep at a temperature of + 25–30 ° C and a sufficient amount of light.

This method is used by professional breeders to obtain new varieties and hybrids.

Fertilizer and top dressing

In spring and summer, top dressing should be applied twice a month, in winter their number should be halved, and in the absence of additional illumination, do not use at all. Suitable universal fertilizers for decorative foliage plants or ficuses (Bona Forte, Agricola, Pokon, Reasil).

Watering

Regularity depends on the conditions of the plant. It is necessary to focus on the degree of drying of the soil - if the earthen lump is dry at a depth of 2–3 cm, watering is required.

Water should be at room temperature, settled or filtered.

If you are going on vacation

During a long absence, it is worth using wick watering - lower one end of the cord from a fabric that absorbs moisture well into a container of water, and spread the other spirally on the surface of the soil around the plant and lightly sprinkle with soil.

Growing problems

Diseases. Table

Disease	signs	Causes	Treatment
Anthracnose	Dark brown spots appear on the leaves	The disease is provoked by pathogenic fungi Kabatiella, Colletotrichum, Gloeosporium	Remove the affected parts of the ficus, spray it with fungicides ("Rovral", "Fitosporin")
root rot	Yellowing and wilting of foliage, rotting of roots	Systematic waterlogging coupled with cold air	Remove the ficus from the flowerpot, inspect the roots. If they are dark and soft, the plant cannot be saved. Otherwise, it is necessary to cut off the damaged parts, transplant, replace the soil and flowerpot, treat with fungicides (Alirin, Fitosporin, Karbendazim)
cercosporosis	Leaf plates below are covered with small black dots	The causative agent of the disease is the fungus Cercospora spp.	Remove infected leaves, reduce watering, treat with Alirin or Fitosporin

Pests. Table

Pest	signs	How to get rid
spider mite	White dots appear on the foliage, and on some parts of the plant - a thin cobweb	Treat the ficus with "Fitoverm", "Aktellik", "Sunmayt"
thrips	The leaves become whitish, pest eggs are visible on the lower part	Treat with insecticides (Aktara, Iskra, Vermitek, Mospilan)
Shchitovki	A sticky coating appears on the leaves and trunk	Remove pests mechanically, using a cloth soaked in soapy water, then treat the plant with a systemic preparation (Aktara), after 7–10 days, spray with an insecticide (Confidor, Commander)

Problems with leaves and mistakes in care. Table

Problem	Cause	How to solve
Leaves dry	Lack of light or moisture	Use phytolamps, increase watering and spraying
leaves fall		This is a reaction to changes in the conditions of detention - rearrangement to another place, drafts
Crown yellowing	Low temperature, excess moisture	Adjust the watering regime, insulate the flowerpot with the plant
ficus not growing	Small pot, lack of lighting	Transplant the bush into a container of a larger diameter, use additional artificial lighting

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Content

Ficus is a decorative and green tree, is very popular, it is bred not only at home, but also in offices to decorate the interior. In order for the plant to fully develop, it is necessary for it to provide all the conditions, competent and proper care.

Pot

For this flower, any pot made of different material, the most important thing is to chemical composition capacity did not affect the flower itself and its root system. In addition, a flower pot is also selected according to external data so that it emphasizes the existing interior.

As a rule, a clay, wooden or plastic pot is used to transplant a flower, for young flower a clay container should be used so that it does not have a coating on it. The advantages of such a pot are that it allows air and moisture to pass through, it is not recommended to put such a container in a place where there is the most bright light, as it will heat up quickly. As a result, the ficus will wither from the increased air temperature and heating.

When choosing a pot for Kinka, the size of the plant and its root system should also be taken into account. If there will be a transfer young plant then the pot will do small size, for an older flower, it is necessary to take a larger vessel, 10 liters. The container should not be too tight, but also free for the plant, it is best if it has a drainage hole. Florists recommend using brick chips or expanded clay as drainage.

Advice ! If you plan to transplant Benjamin at home, you need to select a pot that is wider in diameter than the previous container.

Transplant at home

Flower transplantation should be left in the spring, if the flower is older than 3 years, then this procedure should be performed every year, if more, then 1 time in 3 years. If the plant is even older, then it should not be repotted for at least 5 years. Exist certain signs, which indicate that it is time to transplant the ficus.

• The substrate dries quickly after watering.
• The soil is completely braided with ficus roots.
• Its root system is visible from the drainage holes of the container.
• Not only the soil, but the pot itself inside braided with flower roots.

As a result of the ideal care of the Benjamin kinki flower, the plant can grow quite quickly, a pot of 50 cm in diameter indicates that it is no longer possible to transplant the plant. In this case, it will be enough to remove a layer of earth from above every year and cover it with a new substrate, about 3 cm, do not forget to add fertilizer, about 20%.

Considering the fact that Kinki's ficus loves tight conditions, it is not recommended to transplant it into a too loose pot in order to choose its size correctly, you can take 3 cm more in diameter compared to the previous vessel.

Ficus transplantation is carried out in stages:

1. The flower is removed from the old pot, if the root system looks out through the drainage holes, they must be carefully removed so as not to damage.
2. At the bottom of the container, put drainage, expanded clay or brick shavings, pieces with a diameter of no more than 2 cm.
3. From above, the drainage is sprinkled with a small amount of substrate, using humus, peat or leaf soil. All elements are used in the same proportions.
4. A flower is planted in a pot and all the free space is filled with a new substrate.

Sometimes, after the transplant procedure, the Benjamin kinki flower can shed its leaves, this is a normal reaction, as there has been a change in position, as a result, the plant has received stress. For the first few days, the flower may not grow, you should leave it alone, and instead of watering, use irrigation, 2 times a day is enough. After the earth is completely dry, the ficus can be watered. While the flower is coming to its senses, it can be covered with a plastic bag, creating greenhouse conditions, but, at the same time, remove the cover twice a day. After the plant has recovered from stress, the package can be removed altogether.

Post transplant care

As already mentioned, after transplanting, the plant cannot be watered, this can be done on the third day after planting. If in the room heat air, but low humidity, then you can irrigate the ground part of the plant, twice a day is enough. As a rule, Benjamin's flower can be transplanted at home only after 3 weeks. But before that, the flower is placed in the quarantine zone, separated from other indoor plants, after 2 weeks it should be well examined, if there are no signs of disease or the presence of pests, then it can be safely transplanted into a new pot.

In addition, during the quarantine, Kinki will get used to the environmental conditions, this applies to temperature and humidity, as well as indoor lighting. For the first time, a flower after a transplant may throw off the leaves, but this is not scary, literally after a while new small leaves will appear. A plastic bag is used in order to facilitate the adaptation period; any other transparent cap can be used.

When the ficus recovered, came to his senses, caring for him at home involves creating the most suitable conditions. Firstly, it is necessary to water systematically and moderately, the air humidity should be at least 80%. Secondly, flowers of the ficus family love bright lighting, Benjamin kinki is no exception, he needs bright and diffused light - this is the main condition that must be observed so that the leaves retain their decorative appearance.

Substrate and top dressing

Ficus Benjamin kinki is a plant that is not whimsical, but a little capricious, so when transplanting, you should use a special substrate designed for this species. If the plant is young, then it is necessary to pour loose soil during transplantation at home, which will allow the plant to take root better. After the plant gets stronger, its root system will become strong, it can be transplanted into a denser substrate. If there is no certain knowledge and skills, it is best to consult with a specialist.

As for top dressing, the determining factor here is precisely the substrate in which the flower will develop, as a rule, organic matter is used in spring or summer, once every two weeks is enough. At the same time, in order to properly cultivate the soil, it is necessary to use organic and mineral fertilizers in turn. You can use special fertilizers or raw materials intended for deciduous plants.

In winter, the flower rests, it is not fertilized, but if it is created as much as possible ideal conditions, with regard to humidity and air temperature, as well as lighting, then top dressing is possible. Flower growers recommend fertilizing the soil for Benjamin kinka at home with a weak dose of organic matter, half the usual, for one or two months.

When choosing fertilizers for ficus, you should pay attention to the nitrogen content, it needs a lot, especially when the flower grows and develops during the growing season. When there is such a large amount of nitrogen in cold weather, as in summer, the plant must rest during the dormant period, its active growth is undesirable.

Any home plant needs care, without which it will not be able to grow normally. The transplant is part of this care. To approach the matter responsibly, you need to study the features of a particular flower, its requirements for the volume and composition of the soil. Let's talk about transplanting homemade ficuses.

Transplanting houseplants is necessary for several reasons. Firstly, over time, the flower becomes crowded in an old pot. The root system grows simultaneously with the growth of the plant itself. The appearance of roots from the drainage hole can serve as a signal for the need for a ficus transplant.

It is also necessary to transplant the plant due to the fact that over time the soil is depleted, nutrients it does not remain at all and the flower stops growing. In the water with which we water our ficuses, there are various impurities and salts, which after a certain time spoil the substrate and begin to harm the roots.

The transfer may be forced. The plant must be urgently freed from the old soil if:

• the pot suddenly broke;
• the earth acquired an unpleasant musty smell;
• there is a suspicion of root rot or the appearance of pests.

Important! If not accepted Urgent measures, the ficus may die.

The best time to transplant ficuses is early spring. Even if the plant does not require winter time rest period, all the processes of its vital activity slow down, it receives little light and therefore hardly vegetates. In the spring, the phase of active growth begins and it is necessary to transplant the ficus even before the start of these processes, then the transplant will be the least traumatic.

You can transplant a flower in the fall, while there are warm sunny days. Then the injured roots will be able to recover before the start of the difficult winter period. Autumn transplantation is most often resorted to because of an urgent need. The plant may grow too large over the summer, or the soil in the pot may become compacted and caked and needs to be replaced immediately.

How often should ficuses be transplanted?

• Young specimens of large species grow rapidly, so they require an annual transplant.
• Adult plants are transplanted less often - once every 2-3 years or even less often.

Experts advise once again not to disturb adult ficuses, the roots do not like it when they are injured by a transplant. If the plant is sitting in a huge pot or tub, you can simply replace the topsoil.

Ficus is a tropical plant, so it is important for it that the root system does not overcool. Given this, it is better to choose a plastic pot for your green pet. Glass and ceramic containers are not suitable; in winter, their walls on the windowsill become too cold and the roots will freeze.

If you are confused by the unpresentable appearance of a plastic pot, you can pick up a beautiful glass planter for it - then the flower will also serve as an interior decoration. The advantage of this approach is that a boring planter can be replaced with another at any time.

Pots with automatic watering have become an innovation in home floriculture. They are quite expensive, but allow you to forget about watering for 2-3 weeks. A special indicator shows the liquid level at the bottom. All that is required from the plant owner is to add 1-2 glasses of water to the tank in a timely manner. This is very convenient for those who have a lot of plants in the house or when the owner of the apartment often goes on vacation and business trips.

The size of a ficus pot depends on the volume of its root system. The new container should be 2-3 cm wider and 3 cm higher than the previous one. Ficuses definitely need a drainage layer, so the pot should be quite high.

The soil should be nutritious and loose at the same time. According to the composition for ficuses, the following mixture is recommended:

• 2 parts of leaf land;
• 2 parts of sod land;
• 1 part peat;
• 1 part coarse sand.

Expanded clay or brick chips are used as drainage.

Note: instead of sand, agroperlite can be added to the soil, it absorbs excess moisture, and then slowly gives it to the roots of the plant. Agroperlite also increases the air permeability of the soil. It is inexpensive and is sold in any flower shop.

Can be purchased and ready soil for ficuses. It takes into account all the needs of this particular type of plant.

1. It is better not to water the plant before transplanting, as it is easier to remove it from the old pot. The walls of a plastic or shipping container should be lightly crushed so that the soil falls behind them more easily.
2. It is better to cover the place for work with old newspapers or film - this will facilitate subsequent cleaning.
3. The next step is to prepare the soil, a new pot, a watering can with water, a small spatula or a scoop.
4. A layer of drainage 3-5 cm thick is poured at the bottom of the container, depending on the size of the pot.
5. About 1/3 of the soil is poured onto the drainage layer, leveled with a spatula.
6. The ficus is carefully removed from the pot, keeping the earthen ball, and placed in a new pot.
7. The voids along the edges of the pot are covered with fresh soil, after which the soil is lightly tamped.
8. The newly planted ficus is abundantly watered with settled warm water. After the first watering, be sure to arrange a light drying.

On a note! If the root system has been damaged as a result of improper care, it is cleaned from the ground as much as possible, inspected and removed all damaged areas. After this, the places of the cuts are powdered with charcoal.

Reproduction of ficus by a shoot can be combined with spring pruning. This procedure will help to perform two tasks at once: to give the necessary shape to the crown mother plant and get planting material. A spring cutting is more likely to take root well before the onset of autumn.

Only mature, semi-lignified shoots are suitable for propagation by a shoot. A shoot taken from the crown of the ficus will be stronger and more viable, since in the upper part of the crown all metabolic processes are more active. You also need to pay attention to the presence of a healthy leaf bud at the top of the shoot.

For self-planting, shoots are taken 12-15 cm long with two or three internodes. The stalk is cut off only with a sharp tool so as not to crumple the tissue of the tree (cambium). The cut is made 5 mm below the internode at an angle of 45 °, the wound on the tree is sprinkled with crushed coal.

Then the cuttings are washed under running water or soaked for a short time to get rid of the milky juice. If this is not done, a film may form on the cut, which will prevent the growth of roots. The leaves are treated differently, depending on the type of ficus.

In varieties with small leaves, the lower part of the cutting is bare, leaving only a few upper leaves. If the shoot is large-leaved, part of the leaf is cut off, and the remaining portion of the leaf plate is twisted into a tube and secured with an elastic band to prevent excessive evaporation of moisture.

To stimulate root growth, cuttings can be treated with special preparations for root formation and cross-shaped notches can be made on the cut. Rooting is carried out in two ways: in water and substrate. Everyone chooses the most convenient way for himself.

When the cutting is placed in a glass of water for rooting, it is necessary to ensure that the leaves remain in the air, otherwise they will quickly rot. From above, you can cover the stalk with a bag to reduce the evaporation of moisture. When the water level decreases, it is gradually added.

After about a week, the appearance of callus can be observed on the cut. It looks like the appearance of a light growth at the end of the cutting. Soon the roots will grow. When their size reaches 2-3 centimeters, the shoot is planted in its own pot. At first, you can keep it in a greenhouse to facilitate the rooting process.

To root the ficus shoot in the substrate, a small plastic cup or small pot. The substrate is best disinfected. After calcining it in the oven or spilling it with a solution of potassium permanganate. For rooting, a mixture of 2 parts of peat, 2 parts of washed sand and 1 part of vermiculite is most suitable. It is better to mix the components in advance so that the soil can acquire the necessary structure in 2-3 days.

The milky juice is washed off the cuttings and the cut is powdered with "Kornevin" or crushed coal. The cutting is planted in the ground so that the lower node remains above the surface. Rooting is possible only at high humidity and a temperature of 28-30 ° C, so for ficus it is necessary to build a greenhouse.

The shelter is raised twice a day for ventilation. Required temperature conditions can provide a special heated mat designed for plants or a nearby battery. On average, it will take a month for the roots to appear.

Please note that the rooted shoot is not planted in too much land. The size of the pot at each stage of growth should correspond to the volume of the ficus root system.

No matter how carefully you transplant, it is still a traumatic operation for the plant. In ficus, growth may stop, the leaves will partially fly around. This is normal and you shouldn't panic. It is better to reduce watering in the first days after transplantation, but spray the crown more often. After a slight drying, the plant is watered again.

Feeding is temporarily suspended for two reasons. First, there are enough nutrients in fresh soil. The stock of microelements in the soil is enough for the plant for 1.5-2 months. Secondly, it is necessary that the wounds on the roots completely heal before fertilizers begin to flow to the root system. After 2 months, you can return to the usual feeding regime - 1 time in two weeks.

1. Ficus requirements for soil composition are not taken into account. Each type of plant has its own needs, determined by nature. It is imperative to select soil with the correct acidity (neutral or slightly acidic soil is necessary for ficuses), a certain combination of components. Some flowers like heavier soil, others need light and breathable soil. If you doubt that you can properly compose the soil mixture, it is better to buy a special substrate specifically for ficuses.
2. When planting, some neglect the laying of the drainage layer. and completely in vain. Drainage will allow the roots to not sit "in the swamp" in case of accidental overflow. The roots of many plants, including ficuses, are sensitive to excess moisture and easily rot in damp soil.
3. The wrong pot. Do not try to take a large pot right away in order to avoid transplants for a long time. The soil not mastered by the roots easily turns sour, acquires an unpleasant odor, the plant does not feel well in such conditions. As a result, you still have to make a transplant.
4. Transfer at the wrong time. Experienced flower growers always coordinate their plantings with lunar calendar. It is believed that if a plant is transplanted on a growing moon, it will grow faster and get sick less.

Ficus transplant: video

If you do everything according to the rules, the ficus will delight you with a lush green crown and decorate your home with its presence. Possessing a large green mass, these plants actively enrich the air with oxygen and purify it from harmful impurities. Signs say that a well-groomed ficus in the house will bring prosperity, prosperity and comfort to its owners.

Ficus is one of the most popular home and office plants. Its decorative form fits into any interior and adds a showiness to any style. These are in care houseplants quite capricious, and their growth rate and appearance directly depend on the pot in which they grow.

Thus, a ficus pot is not only a place where he lives, but also a tool for shaping his appearance.

Material

The assortment list of pots offered by manufacturers for planting home flowers and plants is quite wide, as is the choice of materials from which they are made. Among them are containers made of ceramics, plastic, wood and even metal. Ficus is a rather picky flower in terms of the material of the container in which it grows. It feels great and develops well in both clay and plastic vessels.

If there is a choice, then preference should be given to clay containers, not covered with glossy glaze, since the clay has a porous structure, allows air to pass through and improves the breathing of the roots. At the same time, it should be borne in mind that a clay pot may eventually become covered with a white coating from the salts contained in the water, or turn green, since it absorbs moisture well. And also the appearance of clay containers for flowers may seem unaesthetic.

A clay pot covered with glaze has a more attractive appearance than a product with a porous ceramic surface. However, such a container does not conduct light well and has more weight, which can make it difficult to care for the plant. If you decide to use glazed pottery, take care of a sunny place for the plant. At the same time, nothing terrible will happen if the ficus is planted in a plastic pot. At a cost, it can be anything, the main condition is that the plastic does not emit harmful chemicals. environment and plant substances. In addition, plastic products are brighter, having beautiful decoration. The weight of the flower together with the earth in plastic is much less than in ceramics.

Glass pots for plants are quite rare. If you come across a beautiful glass specimen and decide to plant your flower there, remember that this is a rather fragile vessel that requires careful handling. At the same time, it is worth paying tribute to the spectacular appearance of the glass container, which can be colored, transparent or matte. Wooden pots for ficuses are usually chosen in the form of a tub, in which the ficus fits very harmoniously into various natural and eco-styles. The tree is perfectly saturated with water, so often wooden tubs are used as planters in which clay pots with ficuses are placed. Along with clay, wood is natural natural material excluding environmental pollution.

It should be noted that during the selection and purchase of a ficus pot, the presence of drainage system to remove excess fluid that is detrimental to the root system of the plant. The design of such pots often provides a spout for draining water. In the absence of drainage in the pot, the risk of losing the plant is maximum, especially if it is made of materials that do not allow moisture to pass through or absorb moisture, such as glazed clay, plastic and glass.

Form for traditional ficuses

A pot for ficus should be chosen the most ordinary, without any special structural frills. It would be ideal to plant it in a container of the correct shape, which is created by the approximate equality of the height and width parameters. This rule applies to almost all types of ficuses, such as Benjamin's ficus and rubber ficus. At the same time, round pots should be avoided, as ficus roots can be damaged during transplantation. When they are injured, the plants are very sick.

A too elongated pot is also not suitable for a ficus, since the volume of land in it will be much larger than required. If you love this shape and you need it to create stylish interior, then an elongated planter with a false bottom at a higher level can become a way out.

Size

After acquiring a ficus, it is necessary to evaluate its native pot and the availability of free space in it. If the roots of the plant are already getting crowded, then within a month it must be transplanted and not wait until the roots grow out through the drainage hole. In addition, the ficus itself also increases in size, there is a possibility of the pot tipping over, since the upper part of this plant can grow quite powerful. When choosing a pot for ficus, you must be guided by the rule of 2 centimeters, that is, there should be 2 cm of free space for root growth. Otherwise, there is a risk of inhibition of plant growth, since the ficus will devote all its strength to building up the root system, and only after filling the pot with roots will it begin to grow above the ground. Also, a too large pot increases the likelihood of root rot, since in this case the likelihood of overflow increases.

Ficus transplantation should be done at the moment when the root system has completely filled the pot and met with its walls. In the case of ficuses, the following rule or pattern can be deduced: each subsequent pot should be 2 cm larger than the previous one. It should be borne in mind that some types of these plants grow incredibly fast. For example, rubber ficus requires transplantation once a year, other species are transplanted once every 1 to 3 years. And also observations show that the older the plant, the less often it requires a transplant. If you think the ficus has grown to required sizes crown and root system, then you can carefully remove it from the pot, cut the roots and crown and return it back to the same pot, leaving it with the same 2 cm for the growth and development of the root system.

for bonsai

Bonsai is the ancient Chinese art of growing small spears. big trees. Ficus "Benjamina" is great for creating bonsai at home. To do this, you need to choose the right pot, taking into account the aesthetics of the appearance of the plant and the characteristics of its growth. The bonsai pot should be flat and more like a tray. The height of such a bonsai tray is usually 10 cm and is optimal for the formation necessary for the plant root system. In the process of ficus growth in this technique, its trunk thickens, and above-ground roots grow.

The width of the container often depends on the size of the crown of the plant: the larger and wider it is, the greater the width of the bonsai tray should be. In the case of growing ficus bonsai, it should be noted that the surface of the root system is very small in relation to the above-ground part, and a container made of breathable materials, such as wood or unglazed clay, is best in this case. Most often, bonsai are grown in clay trays. Aesthetically, it looks very harmonious.

How to choose a color

When choosing the color of the pot, you should consider the style direction of interior design and color scheme room in which there will be a pot with a plant. Green leaves of ficuses are in perfect harmony with pots. white color and light shades of various colors, as well as brown clay containers with unusual patterns. To bring brightness to the interior, it is diluted with bright yellow, bright green and pink pots. According to the teachings of Feng Shui, ficuses fill the atmosphere with tonic energy, which directs the inhabitants of the house in the right direction and makes them act more actively.