What should I know about growing a ficus tree in a pot?

Answer by  Brandydog (631)

This tree will eventually want to grow a widly branching root system. If the pot is too small it will stunt root growth. A plant with stunted roots will be stunted generally. If you are growing from seed or a small cutting this won't be a problem for a while, however.

Answer by  marygold (109)

Ficus trees can grow relatively well using a small pot. You should plant the ficus in a well-drained soil and do not overwater it. Water it enough so that the soil is moist at all times.

Answer by  champaign9497 (11977)

Go to the library and check out some books on the subject that way you know you are getting the very best advice out there or you can go to your local nursery.

Answer by  MartinFarmakov (285)

A ficus tree is a beautiful plant, i have one home, and my advice is if you don't have enough space don't grow it because it grows huge.

Answer by  runnerbeans (374)

Be sure to not overwater this plant. And be aware that if you move the plant to a different area, it will likely lose leaves.

Answer by  olive49 (424)

Plant the ficus in a container with good drainage, keep it somewhere that receives a good amount of sunlight, water regularly, and trim the ficus every few months.

Answer by  amy66 (19)

A person should know several things before trying to grow a ficus tree in a pot. You need to know what kind of soil they prefer and grow best in. Also one would benefit from knowing what soil moisture and amount of light that ficus' grow best in.

Answer by  Karen54 (971)

Ficus trees adapt very well to pots, however they do not like to be moved. Once you find a place for your tree, water, feed, and leave it alone.

Answer by  ruffy (1117)

i do not like them they loss there leave and your always cleaning up after them and you dont want to over water them

Answer by  ruffy (1117)

get good dirt and put rock on the bottem of the pot drainest plant the plant and water it once a week

Answer by  Missmeme11 (134)

If Purchased On a Cold Day They Are Very Likely To Go Into Shock, So You Should make sure The Tempature Is Not Below 10 degrees Celcius.