Use a suitable potting soil<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The fig tree prefers fertile, well-drained soil<\/strong> . To get the ideal soil, you should use a mixture of potting soil, sand, and compost<\/strong> to create fertile, well-drained soil. The root system of your shrub will feel good there and maintain good health. A good substrate greatly reduces the risk of fig diseases .<\/p>\n\n\n\n You don’t have to be a gardener<\/strong> to know that all plants have exposure requirements. Both indoors and outdoors, fig trees need at least six hours of sunlight<\/strong> a day to produce tasty fruit. Place the plant in a sunny location<\/strong> so its foliage stays green.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Watering a fig tree is part of its maintenance, contributes to its fruiting<\/strong> and offers other benefits related to its health. Fig trees<\/strong> need regular watering, especially during the growing period. Make sure your plant’s soil stays moist, but not soggy. Above all, prevent water from stagnating in the pot, elevate the pot on wedges so that excess water drains away more easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is not enough to plant a fruit tree<\/strong> to make it happy and brave, you must also take care of providing it with the nutrients it needs. In soil it already needs fertilizer, so in a pot the need is even stronger. A balanced fertilizer high in potassium should be used to promote plant growth and fruit production<\/strong> .<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trees and shrubs should be pruned regularly so that they do not become too invasive. Your potted fig tree<\/strong> is no exception, so remove any dead or damaged branches to encourage new branch growth. Also prune the plant to maintain its size and shape, in which case the choice is yours. When making the cut, do not hesitate to take cuttings from your fig tree .<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you live in a cold region, protect the fig tree in winter<\/strong> by moving it indoors or covering it with insulating material. It is possible to wrap the tree with a winter veil and cover its soil to prevent its roots from freezing. Remember that fig trees are fruit trees native to the Mediterranean<\/strong> .<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" D In the garden, on the terrace, at balcony level and even in your apartment, the potted fig tree can be installed wherever you want! Precisely, discover our 7 tips to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3484,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3482","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-advice"],"yoast_head":"\nPlace the potted fig tree in a sunny location<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Know how to water correctly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nProperly fertilize this fruit tree<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How to prune the potted fig tree?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Protect your potted fig tree from the cold in winter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n