Fig
About 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
Ficus tinctoria
Ficus
Moraceae
Rosales
Also known as
liang liao rong

How to care for Fig
How often to water your Fig

every 9
Fig needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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
Finding light for Fig in your home

a window
Fig love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Fig does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Fig in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Fig

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 Fig after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Pretty shades of coral/peach/pink in the Var. Rubber Tree leaf.
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My plant lost many leaves bc I don’t know what I am doing wrong. I need help :( #Ficus
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What’s up with my #AudreyFicus ? I’ve had her for almost a year. Haven’t had any issues until now. I water every 7-10 days. Just watered a few days ago and noticed some leaves on the bottom are dying. It’s in the same pot and soil as I bought it, should I #repot it? Or chop it and propagate it? #SadPlant #Ficus #help #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy
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I've had my plant a long time and was doing so good, then the leaves starting falling g off the whole plant and looked dead. What happened? #Ficus
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If a leaf is damaged should I remove it? If so how what is the best way to do it ? #RubberPlant
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My plant looks off what should I do? Please see pictures #FiddleLeafFig
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#FreshLeafFriday #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy So excited on the new growth on my Bodhi tree. There was an infestation, I accidentally burned some leaves with the Neem oil, plus Marley was NOT happy about moving inside due to cold temperatures! This is my baby so I am over the moon that it is finally regrowing leaves after looking like a stick in a pot for several weeks!!
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Guys I think my ficus, Reggie, has died unfortunately. The leaves are slowly being overtaken by brown and it hasn’t grown at all in over a month. I don’t have a photo on hand as I moved it outside because of the sketchy looking soil. #Ficus
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Uhm…Rubber Plant Props… So…I didn’t think I’d get this far, so now what do I do? Should I keep creating a greenhouse with a Ziploc bag or start growing it like the original plant (parent plant)? Any suggestions?😅
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Watering when moisture meter says wet Hi! The app is suggesting I give water to my plant. However, the moisture meter says the pot is wet at the bottom, but moist/dry at the top. Should I calibrate the app’s recommendation with a moisture meter or just give the recommended amount?
Care Summary for Fig
Fig
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
