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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    March 4, 2018
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    This will want direct light at this time. Most likely the lak of light is causing leaf loss. For me, it would be a bit early to apply fertilizers. I don't think that it will hurt the tree, but it won't be taking up much during recovery.

    The first thing that I would do would be to put it in direct light. Make sure the soil is moist but not very wet. Only water after the top is almost completely dry. This will keep any infections from starting. Then apply some dolomitic lime. This will correct any pH issues that it may be having.

    If your household is using a water softener, then you will not want to use this water. The salt content is way to high. Purified, or bottled water is fine.

    It is still alive for now, but without proper lighting it will attempt to go into a dormant state.

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    June 4, 2018
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    After you start a cutting, from a tree, or purchase a tree, the only difference between indoor, and outdoor care is that you will want to repot the tree every year with fresh compost, or soil.

    This article will help you in taking cuttings: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/how-to-root-cuttings-from-various-shrubs-bushes-and-trees.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 18, 2018
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    The best time to prune your fiddle leaf fig is in the spring when there will be plenty of light to fuel recovery and new growth. Try to prune in the spring or early summer.
    Make each cut about half an inch from any leaves or the trunk. This allows your plant to properly heal without risk of infection to the main trunk or any remaining leaves. Remove and dispose of any dropped leaves or debris to keep germs and infections from spreading.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/rubber-tree/propagation-rubber-tree-plant.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    July 7, 2018
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    All figs are very prone to fungal infections. This happens when the soil becomes too moist and stays that way for too long. They should be allowed to dry out down to about 2 inches before watering again.

    You can attempt to correct the issue with a mixture of 1 /4 peroxide to 3/4 water. This will take care of the issue, as long as it is not too far progressed.

    This article will offer more information on the care of these: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ficus/growing-fiddle-leaf-fig-trees.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    July 7, 2018
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    This is, most likely, Fig Rust. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/common-fig-tree-diseases.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    November 10, 2018
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    The best way will be to fill a small pot, maybe a 4 to 6 inch container and fill it with a well draining potting mix that does not have a high fertilizer content. Get this slightly wet and make sure any extra water is allowed to leave the container freely. Dig a hole with your finger small large enough for the root ball to fit comfortably down about 3 or 4 inches and cover with soil. Give this a slight gentle watering to set the roots and treat it just like your larger plant!

    This is ready to plant now, as it has a very nice set of roots. Just plant to where you can no longer see any roots above the soil.

    This article will give you more information on the care of these: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ficus/growing-fiddle-leaf-fig-trees.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    November 11, 2018
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    It is not edible in any way. This plant has very strong laxative properties, along with many other toxins. It is not advised to use this tree for its medicinal properties without the proper knowledge of rendering harmful chemicals inert, and removing them.

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