Ficus Carica - Fruit tree - Fig tree

The Ficus Carica originates from Western Asia. Due to its delicious fruits and the fact that these fruits are easy to store, the cultivation of these trees spread quickly throughout the Mediterranean during the Roman Empire. A fig tree is a hardy but deciduous tree and in the winter only the beautiful chalk-white trunk remains. The leaves are leathery and can grow incredibly large. The fruits of the fig tree ripen between July and September, after which they are edible. The fig tree is a very beautiful and easy plant and is a real asset to the garden, balcony or terrace.

Care
The Ficus Carica prefers a sunny, sheltered and warm place as possible. The tree can be planted in the ground or placed in a pot. Always ensure good drainage by placing the plant in a pot with holes in the bottom. If this tree does not get enough water, the leaves curl up and become limp. So give more water when the leaves start to droop. Water regularly in spring and summer, it is important to feel the soil first. Is it still damp? Then don't give him water. However, also prevent the soil from drying out. During hot summers, the fig tree can be watered every day. A rain shower is not enough to provide the soil with sufficient water.

Format
The plant has a height of 70-90cm upon delivery, measured including the nursery pot. The plant is supplied in a nursery pot with a diameter of 21cm.

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