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Ficus sacred It is also known under the names of ficus religiosa, sacred figs, pipal and religious ficus, in Latin the name of this plant will sound like this: Ficus religiosa. The sacred ficus is one of the plants of the family called mulberry, in Latin this name will be like this: Moraceae.
Description of sacred ficus
In order for the sacred ficus to develop favorably, it will be necessary to provide it with either a solar light regime or a partial shade regime. Throughout the summer season, this plant should be provided with a fairly abundant watering. At the same time, the air humidity of the sacred ficus should remain medium. The life form of the sacred ficus is an evergreen tree.
This plant is recommended to be grown both in winter gardens and in warm rooms. Also, very often, sacred ficus can also be found in indoor conditions. As for the maximum size in culture, the height of this plant can reach about two to three meters.
Description of the features of care and cultivation of sacred ficus
For the favorable development of the sacred ficus, it is recommended to regularly replant this plant. At the same time, young specimens need a transplant every year, and for adult plants, a transplant will be enough already once every few years. It is recommended to use pots of standard proportions. As for the composition of the land mixture, it is recommended to mix one part of sand, as well as two parts of leaf and sod land. The acidity of such soil can be either neutral or slightly acidic.
As for possible problems with the cultivation of this plant, in the case of very frequent rearrangements, insufficient air humidity and sudden temperature changes, the leaves of the sacred ficus may drop.
The leaves of this plant live for about two to three years. Actually, it is for this reason that a plant purchased in a store can have a massive shedding of leaves, which will be associated precisely with the natural change of leaves. In some cases, this plant can be damaged by mealybugs, spider mites, and also scale insects.
Throughout the entire rest period, the sacred ficus should be provided with an optimal temperature from about sixteen to twenty-two degrees Celsius. At the same time, both watering and air humidity should be kept at a moderate level. When the plant grows in indoor conditions, then such a dormant period becomes forced. The resting period of the sacred ficus will begin in October and will last until February. The reason for the occurrence of this period lies in the insufficient degree of air humidity and low illumination.
Propagation of sacred ficus can occur by rooting cuttings. The specific requirements of this culture include the fact that the sacred ficus will need the formation of a crown. This circumstance should be associated with the fact that it is necessary to restrict the growth of this plant, otherwise it will develop very quickly. In addition, it is also very important to give a beautiful shape to the sacred ficus.
The leaves of this plant are endowed with decorative properties. The leaves of the sacred ficus are leathery as well as heart-shaped. The top of such leaves will be drawn out, and their length can reach about twenty centimeters.
It should be noted that the sacred ficus can hardly be called a particularly whimsical plant to care for, however, some growing standards should still be strictly observed. Subject to such rather simple rules and regulations, this plant will delight you with its attractive appearance for a long time.
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