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Small sized tree or shrub, common plant in the home and office, mainly due to the fact that they look like a typical tree with a single trunk and a spreading canopy.
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| Sr | Item name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ficus Triangularis variegata - Plant |
| 2 | 5 inch (13 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black) |
Ficus is a pan-tropical genus of trees, shrubs and vines occupying a wide variety of ecological niches; most are evergreen, but some deciduous species are endemic to areas outside of the tropics and to higher elevations. Fig species are characterized by their unique inflorescence and distinctive pollination syndrome.
The always popular ficus tree is a member of the fig family and perfect for caring for as a housepl| Plant Height | 12 inch (30 cm) |
| Plant Spread | 7 inch (18 cm) |
| Common Name | Triangle ficus, Natal Fig |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 2 meters to 30 meters (98 ft) tall in natural conditions. Most people keep it as indoor for 2 to 3 years. |
| Bloom Time | The flowers are inconspicuous. |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to medium |
Cold drafts from windows or doors will harm them, so make sure to place them somewhere where drafts will not be an issue.Losing its leaves is the most common problems with ficus plants. The standard reaction to stress is a leaf drop, whether it is from any of the following: Under watering or over watering, Low humidity, Too little light, Relocation or repotting, Drafts, Range in temperature (too hot or cold). If your ficus is losing its leaves, go through the checklist of proper ficus tree care and correct anything that you find wrong.
| Sunlight | Most ficus trees enjoy bright indirect or filtered light with variegated varieties happily able to take medium light. Bright, direct light may result in scalding of the leaves and leaf loss. |
| Watering | When watering, always check the top of the soil first. If the top of the soil is wet, do not water as this means they have enough moisture. If the top of the soil feels dry to the touch, this indicates that they need water. |
| Soil | Rich, humusy and well-drained soil |
| Temperature | Ficus trees also cannot tolerate low temperatures or drafts. They need to be kept in temperatures above 60 degrees F (16 degrees C) and actually prefer temperatures above 70 degrees F (21 degrees C). |
| Fertilizer | Feed with slow-release pellets in the beginning of the growing season. Fertilize once a month in the spring and summer and once every two months in the fall and winter. |
Most ficus bonsai trees can produce aerial roots in their natural habitat, which are often presented in appealing bonsai creations with many aerial root pillars or root over rock styles. To enable aerial root growth in our homes a humidity of nearly 100% must be achieved artificially.
You can use a glass cover, fish tank or a construction with transparent sheets for this purpose.
The Bodhi tree, under which the Buddha achieved enlightenment, is believed by many to have been a ficus religiosa.
Fig species are characterized by their unique inflorescence and distinctive pollination syndrome, which utilizes wasp species belonging to the Agaonidae family for pollination.
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It is quite easy to propagate this Ficus triangular by the cuttings of the plant rather than planting the seed. To grow Ficus triangularis choose a pot having of 5-inch upper diameter and drainage holes. Fill the 1/3 pot with well-drained soil rich in organic content and place the cutting in the center of the pot. Fill the remaining pot with same soil. Keep the plant in indirect bright light location for 2-3 days and then gradually move to a location that receives 4-6 hours of direct sunlight. Water the plant when the 1-2 inch surface soil layer feels dry to touch.
Make sure your Ficus triangularis is getting 4-6 hrs of direct sunlight, water it when the upper layer of the soil(1-2 inches) feels dry to touch. Check the moisture in the soil before watering it, Poke your finger into the soil, if dry then apply water. Do not overwater the plant. Ficus triangularis doesn’t like to sit in waterlogged soil, so drainage is important to prevent rot. Check the drainage hole to allow excess water to escape. Protect your plant from a cold climate by keeping it in a mildly warm and dry location. Feed it with any organic nitrogen-rich fertilizer once a month.
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