How much humidity does Port Jackson Fig like?

Port Jackson Fig doesn’t require additional humidity . Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

What type of soil should I use for my Port Jackson Fig?

Port Jackson Fig does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Should I fertilize my Port Jackson Fig?

Port Jackson Fig should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year , whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

Does Port Jackson Fig go dormant?

It’s common for Port Jackson Fig to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.

Which region is Port Jackson Fig native to?

Port Jackson Fig is native to worldwide Tropics .

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Q: How often should I water my Port Jackson Fig?

Port Jackson Fig prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Q: How much sunlight does my Port Jackson Fig need?

Port Jackson Fig requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

About Port Jackson Fig

Did you know that all plants in the Ficus genus produce figs? In fact, the word Ficus quite literally means figs! Even cooler, all figs are pollinated by tiny wasps that use the fruits as a safe place to raise their young. 🐝 Ficus plants also contain latex which emerges as a milky sap when twigs are broken. This latex makes them toxic, so be sure to keep a close eye out if you have children or pets!

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Ficus rubiginosa

Genus

Ficus

Family

Moraceae

Order

Rosales

How to care for Port Jackson Fig

Water

How often to water your Port Jackson Fig

Port Jackson Fig needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

New Orleans, Louisiana

44% Low

Growing Port Jackson Fig in New Orleans right now

Plant growth potential is currently medium 👌

February 6th, 2023

Sunlight energy as measured by “net radiation” in New Orleans is currently medium 👌.

The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in deter…

Sunlight will increase by 28.1% ☀️

February 8th, 2023

New Orleans is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!

The amount of sunlight in New Orleans is expected to increase by 28.1% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 12.4 megajoules of energy …

Light needs and placement for plant Port Jackson Fig: 1ft from a window

Port Jackson Fig love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in New Orleans, Louisiana ⛅.

Port Jackson Fig does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Port Jackson Fig

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Port Jackson Fig: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Port Jackson Fig after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

When to repot Port Jackson Fig

Is this a good time of year to repot? No ⏳

February 4th, 2023

The growing potential in New Orleans is low 📉.

Repotting in late fall or winter when the day lengths are shorter can be very stressful for a plant and cause it to go into shock.

It's best to r…