Is the money fig shade-tolerant?
Introduction to the article: This article discusses the topic of caring for the money fig, including whether it is shade-tolerant. Let's learn about it together.
Money figs are popular as potted plants due to their auspicious meanings, and many gardening enthusiasts have them at home. Some enthusiasts have asked the author whether money figs are shade-tolerant and if they can be kept indoors. This article will discuss the suitability of keeping money figs indoors based on the author's observations and experiences.
Money figs are generally kept as medium to large-sized potted plants and are often used for outdoor landscaping, such as in courtyards, where they can be left outdoors during the summer in the north. However, there have also been instances of them being cared for in bright indoor areas. Therefore, it can be considered that money figs can grow in sunny outdoor conditions as well as in well-lit indoor environments. However, enthusiasts should note that if the indoors are often dark, it is not suitable, or they need to be frequently exposed to light.
Here are some points to consider for the daily care of money figs:
Money figs prefer a warm and humid environment with good air circulation, require ample sunlight, are relatively cold-tolerant, and also shade-tolerant. The soil should be fertile and well-draining. The temperature in winter should not be below 5 degrees Celsius. As money figs grow quickly, they need to be repotted every spring with additional fertilizer and soil, and pruned and shaped. In the summer, more watering is needed, and the leaves should be frequently sprayed with water. Fertilize once every two weeks during the growing season. If the temperature exceeds 30 degrees Celsius in the summer, it can be moved to a well-ventilated room on the north side. In autumn and winter, some money figs may shed leaves, which is a normal situation, and they will sprout new leaves in the spring.
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