How to choose and care for a Weeping Fig
The weeping fig is a plant that hails from Southeast Asia, and though it is a relatively recent induction to the world of houseplants, having only been inducted over the last thirty years or so, it has proven to be quite popular. There are many options when it comes to how you want the weeping fig plant to decorate your home, and you'll find that if you are interested in bringing one onto your property, there are a few things to keep in mind. One thing that you will discover is that there are a wide variety of sizes that you are going to have available to you. For instance, if you have an interest in bonsai, many enthusiasts have found that the weeping fig is a great option. It is a single stem plant, and it has quiet an elegant look to it. Luckily enough, the weeping fig plant is quite common, and chances are good that you are going to be able to find a cultivar that you really love. There are many different hybrids, and chances are good that just by walking into a nursery that you are going to be able to find a few that you absolutely adore.When you are considering purchasing a weeping fig plant, you may be wondering what you need to do to take care of it. The first thing that you need to consider is the size. Though as stated above, the size will vary depending on what hybrid you may choose, you'll discover that this houseplant may range from being quite small, up to being six feet tall at the crown and then four to five feet wide. Some specimens depending on the breeding will get as large as ten feet. The care is very straightforward, but it should be adhered to strictly. For instance, the temperatures that a weeping fig should be kept at are normal indoor temperatures, and if you want to make sure that their inner foliage remains lush and pristine, you will want to make sure that they have direct sunshine for at least half of the day. Remember that if you keep this houseplant near a wall, as so many people do, that you are going to need to rotate it. When you go to figure out where the plant needs to live in your home, make sure that you keep it out of any hot or cold drafts. The water that it will need to thrive should be rather tepid in temperature. The weeping fig is a gorgeous houseplant that may do well indoors or out as long as you take care of it properly. With its charming stem and dark, shiny green leaves, it can be a great addition to any garden, so consider what your options might be! Top of weeping fig page
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