One of the supporting pillars in the professional care of a birch fig is a balanced water balance, with the aim of a periodically moist soil. You can find out how to implement this premise correctly here. This is how you water your Benjamini with expertise.
The Ficus Benjamini must not be watered over
Brief instructions - This is how Benjamini would like to be cast
It is a common misconception to assume that a Ficus benjamina has a high water consumption due to its tropical origin. It is therefore not surprising that waterlogging is one of the most common causes of leaf shedding. How to water a birch fig correctly:
- Keep the core of the root ball slightly moist
- If the substrate dries, it is poured through
- The soil must be noticeably dry before the next watering
Please only use rainwater or decalcified tap water. In addition, spray the leaves once or twice a week on the top and bottom. Please keep this measure during the winter time when dry heating air prevails in the room.