Description
Common Name | Laurel fig, laurel rubber, Indian laurel, curtain fig, Malayan Banyan, Cuban laurel, strangling fig |
Maximum Reachable Height | 3 to 5 feet |
Bloom Time | Rarely flowers indoors |
Difficulty Level | Very easy |
Planting And Care
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Sunlight:
Place the ficus near a window in a room that gets bright morning sunlight.
Turn the plant occasionally so all the growth does not occur on one side.
Soil: Use nutrient-rich, well-drained, well-aerated, and porous potting mix.
Watering:
Water a plant when the topsoil in the pot (5 to 8 cm) feels dry to touch.
Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering for the winter & rainy season.
Try misting the plant regularly to increase the ambient humidity.
Try to water the plants in the morning around 8-10 am.
Application of Fertilizer:
Apply fertilizer to a plant mostly in the spring and early monsoon season.
Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots so the plant can easily uptake the nutrients and moisture.
Re-potting:
When a plant outgrows the current pot, re-pot with fresh potting soil and some fertilizer.
Do the repotting late evening and keep the plant in a shady area for 2 to 3 days then move the plant to its required light condition.
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Plant Protection:
Remove dead, infected, or damaged plant parts.
For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil, or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.
Ficus Lyrata Bambino Care
Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:
Allow your plants to settle to your location first after receiving it.
Do not overwater them suddenly.
Check the moisture in the soil. If it is too dry then apply water gently.
Keep the plant in indirect bright light. Gradually move it to a more bright location.
Do not re-pot immediately after receiving it.
Key requirements to keep the plant healthy:
Sunlight | Partial sun, Requires shade |
Watering | Medium |
Soil | Well-drained soil. |
Temperature | 20 to 30 degrees Celsius |
Fertilizer | Use any organic fertilizer |
Ficus Lyrata Bambino Special Feature
The plant features very large, heavily veined, violin-shaped leaves
Ficus Lyrata Bambino Uses
Ornamental Use:
- When these plants mature in age and size they make a great focal point within living rooms, hallways, offices, or hotels
- They are perfect if you can situate them in a floor-standing container
It contains
Sr | Item name |
1 | Ficus Lyrata Bambino, Dwarf Fiddle Leaf Fig – Plant |
2 | 5 inch (13 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black) |
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