How to Grow a Ficus Benjamina
Ficus Benjamina enjoys indirect light, so don't place it in a window where it gets more than an hour or two of sun each day., Water only when the top 2–3 centimeter (0.8–1.2 in) of soil is dry. , Fertilize lightly, using a soluble mixture., Prune...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Ficus Benjamina enjoys indirect light
Well-rotted compost is a nice top dressing, but will not provide all the nutrients your houseplant requires.
You should fertilize your plant every two weeks to a month or so in summer, but not in winter. , Alternatively, you can use nursery ties to stake the tree. , It is braided like a typical 3-strand braid.
Either prune off side branches or incorporate them into one of the three main strands.
You'll only want to braid the new wood, which is flexible enough to bend into the braid.
Do not force your tree limbs or they will break.
To keep the new braids from becoming too loose, you can use nursery ties. -
Step 2: so don't place it in a window where it gets more than an hour or two of sun each day.
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Step 3: Water only when the top 2–3 centimeter (0.8–1.2 in) of soil is dry.
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Step 4: Fertilize lightly
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Step 5: using a soluble mixture.
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Step 6: Prune only when necessary to keep the tree from flopping over.
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Step 7: If you have a braided tree
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Step 8: you may decide to keep the braid or not.
Detailed Guide
Well-rotted compost is a nice top dressing, but will not provide all the nutrients your houseplant requires.
You should fertilize your plant every two weeks to a month or so in summer, but not in winter. , Alternatively, you can use nursery ties to stake the tree. , It is braided like a typical 3-strand braid.
Either prune off side branches or incorporate them into one of the three main strands.
You'll only want to braid the new wood, which is flexible enough to bend into the braid.
Do not force your tree limbs or they will break.
To keep the new braids from becoming too loose, you can use nursery ties.
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