Ficus Transplanting Time and Methods
The editor will explain the timing and methods of transplanting figs and share experience in green plant maintenance, such as the cutting tutorial for figs. Next, a comprehensive introduction will follow.
Since fig trees have large leaves but small flowers, which are often covered and not easily noticed, they are named as such. When is the best time to transplant fig trees? Do figs really not bloom, and if they do, when do they bloom?
When to transplant fig seedlings?
It is recommended to transplant fig trees after the leaves have fallen, about one week after the autumn leaf fall (around mid-November) or 15 days before the spring germination (around mid-March). The survival rate is the highest when transplanting at the end of November. At that time, the leaves have mostly fallen, and the sap and nutrients have returned to the roots, while the seedlings are in a dormant period. Transplanting at this time has a higher survival rate, and the seedlings will germinate in the spring. During transplanting, the trees should be moderately pruned to maintain an appropriate root-to-crown ratio, which is beneficial for improving the survival rate.
When do figs bloom?
The flowers of figs do not bloom on the outside but inside the fruit's primordium. The blooming period is about 1 to 2 weeks. The blooming period of fig flowers is around April to May.
When the fig seedlings grow to a certain extent, they need to be promptly transplanted and potted for management. However, in the process of transplanting and potting, in order to ensure success and allow the plants to quickly adapt to the new growing environment and survive, the method of transplanting is naturally important, but some techniques need to be noted during the transplanting process. There are three points to note when transplanting figs.
1. When fig seedlings grow to a certain extent, they need to be promptly transplanted and potted for management. However, in the process of transplanting and potting, to ensure success and allow the plants to quickly adapt to the new growing environment and survive, the method of transplanting is naturally important, but some techniques need to be noted.
2. After transplanting fig seedlings, attention should be paid to water management, as this is the primary task in seedling cultivation.
If the top of the seedling stops growing, it indicates that the soil is short of water, especially when the leaves below the plant become wilted. Water should be supplemented in a timely manner; otherwise, the plant will shed leaves, affecting its survival.
However, if the pot is placed outdoors for maintenance, it is inevitable to encounter unfavorable weather conditions. If consecutive rainy or cloudy days occur, it is necessary to check the pot's drainage in a timely manner. On one hand, check if waterlogging occurs in the pot and drain it manually if needed; on the other hand, check if there is any growth of the plant's roots towards the soil surface, which would affect root development and make it difficult to stabilize the roots, causing the seedling to fall over in the pot with slight wind or movement. Therefore, the pot's condition should be observed, and timely rescue measures should be taken when a problem arises.
3. During the growing period, fig seedlings have relatively low water and fertilizer requirements, but after entering the mature stage, their demand for water and fertilizer increases significantly. Especially during the fruiting period, to ensure the nutrient supply of the plant and promote its growth and development, appropriate fertilization is needed. Since the nutrients in the potting soil are very limited, timely top-dressing is the key to successful potted fig cultivation.
Since it is a potted fig, one should be cautious when applying fertilizer. It is recommended to apply an appropriate amount of thin, decomposed cake fertilizer liquid based on the plant's growth condition. Fertilization can be done by directly injecting the liquid into the pot through watering. Long-term, moderate fertilization can make the potted fig grow better.
The above is a comprehensive explanation of the timing and methods of fig transplanting and understanding the fig cutting tutorial. I hope it can help you.