Ficus sacred
Ficus sacred is also known as ficus religiosa, sacred fig, peepal and ficus religiosa; in Latin the name of this plant will be as follows: Ficus religiosa.
Ficus sacred is one of the plants of the family called mulberry, in Latin this name will be: Moraceae.
Description of ficus sacred
In order for the sacred ficus to develop favorably, it will need to be provided with either a sunny light regime or a partial shade regime. Throughout the summer season, this plant should be provided with fairly abundant watering. At the same time, the humidity of the ficus sacred air should remain average. The life form of ficus sacred is an evergreen tree.
This plant is recommended to be grown both in winter gardens and in warm rooms. Also very often, ficus sacred can also be found indoors. As for the maximum size in culture, the height of this plant can reach approximately two to three meters.
Description of the features of caring for and growing ficus sacred
For the favorable development of ficus sacred, it is recommended to regularly replant this plant. At the same time, young specimens require replanting every year, while adult plants will need replanting once every few years. It is recommended to use pots of standard proportions. As for the composition of the soil mixture, it is recommended to mix one part of sand, as well as two parts of leaf and turf soil. The acidity of such soil can be either neutral or slightly acidic.
As for possible problems with growing this plant, in the case of very frequent rearrangements, insufficient air humidity and sudden temperature changes, the leaves of the sacred ficus may be shed.
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 may experience 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 dormant period, the ficus sacred should be provided with an optimal temperature of approximately sixteen to twenty-two degrees Celsius. At the same time, both watering and air humidity should be kept at a moderate level. When a plant grows indoors, this period of dormancy becomes forced. The resting period of the sacred ficus will begin in October and last until February. The reason for this period lies in insufficient air humidity and low light levels.
Ficus sacred can be propagated by rooting cuttings. The specific requirements of this culture include the fact that the sacred ficus will require the formation of a crown. This circumstance should be associated with the fact that it is necessary to limit the growth of this plant, otherwise it will develop very quickly. In addition, it is also very important to give the ficus sacred a beautiful shape.
The leaves of this plant are endowed with decorative properties. The leaves of Ficus sacred are leathery and also heart-shaped. The top of such leaves will be retracted, and their length can reach about twenty centimeters.
It should be noted that the sacred ficus can hardly be called a particularly fastidious plant to care for, however, some growing standards should still be strictly observed. If you follow these fairly simple rules and regulations, this plant will delight you with its attractive appearance for a long time.
