The very first plant we cared for, the friends who gifted us their precious cuttings, and the special ones who supported us along our plant journey are what make us JOMO. We cherish the memories, experiences, and people we've encountered on our journey with houseplants. Embracing indoor plants filled the void of being away from nature, diminished our loneliness, and helped overcome the fear of missing out.Īs we grew with our plant collection, we realized there was more to appreciate beyond instant gratification. For the first few years, fig trees are pruned severely but after the shape has been formed pruning is limited to the removal of branches which are growing upright, touching the ground or those interfering with the growth of other branches.Falling in love with houseplants was a happy accident.

This is encouraged through pruning to three or four primary branches from the trunk and two to three secondary branches stemming from the primary branches. In sub-tropical areas, figs are commonly grown as a single trunk tree, however, in more temperate climates, it is common for fig to exist as a multi-trunked vase-shaped trees. Fig trees do benefit from the addition of fertilizer and the type and amount varies with the variety being grown. Organic mulches also have the benefit of providing the tree with nutrients. Soil moisture can be conserved by mulching around the trees. If planting more than one tree, they should be positioned at least 6 m (20 ft) apart.įigs are typically grown as rain-fed trees in Mediterranean climates but the trees grow best when they have access to constant moisture as water stress can cause early leaf drop. Once planted, the tree should be cut back by about 1/3 to counteract the effect of root loss during transplanting. It is not necessary to fertilize fig at time of planting. The newly planted tree should be watered to help settle the soil around the roots. Position the tree at the correct depth and carefully crumble the soil around the roots, tamping gently several times as the hole is filled. A hole should be dug that is deeper and wider than the existing root system as the cuttings perform well if planted a few inches deeper than in the nursery. The rooted cuttings should be ready for transplant the following winter.įig trees are traditionally planted as dormant rooted cuttings in winter or early spring. The cuttings should be severed at the nodes and planted in prepared nursery beds or pots to the tips to allow a strong root system to develop before transplanting. Cuttings should be taken from the previous years growth in winter when the tree is dormant and should be 25 to 30 cm (10-12 in) in length. In the home landscape, planting the to the South or East of a building can help protect them during cold spells in winter.įig trees are generally vegetatively propagated from cuttings which are rooted in a nursery. Very light soils are not conducive to fig production and should be amended prior to planting through the addition of organic matter. Fig trees can be successfully grown on many types of soil but will grow optimally in deep sandy-clay loams with a pH between 6 and 8. The tree is not generally very cold hardy and new growth in Spring can be damaged by temperatures of -1☌ (30.2☏). Fig trees grow in both mild temperate climates and in the tropics, where it grows as an evergreen.

Figleaf tree