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When and How to Prune Ficus Trees
Ficus benjamina, commonly known as weeping fig, is very forgiving when it comes to certain aspects of its care.
Stick it in a corner of your home with a decent amount of light, water it once a week, and for the most part, it will thrive.
However, this Ficus is deeply sensitive about changes in its environment. Woe betide the houseplant parent who wants to move this tree!
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Any shift in this houseplant’s habitat or routine can cause a drastic loss of leaves. More or less sun, a change in your watering regime, or temperature fluctuations can all cause sudden leaf drop.
If taken care of properly, however, this relatively fast-growing small tree can be truly impressive. Our guide to growing weeping figs covers all the details.
Occasional pruning can encourage new, vibrant growth and help keep your ficus pest and disease free. Read on to find out how to start.
Here’s what we’ll cover:
Why Prune Your Ficus Tree?There are many reasons to prune your weeping fig. Pruning can encourage new growth, and remove old, weakened, or dead branches. It can also help to limit the spread of disease or a pest infestation.
Trimming can also increase sunlight and air circulation, two important factors for maintaining healthy plants. Sometimes a little trim is a cosmetic affair and just helps your plants look their best.
When it comes to weeping figs grown indoors, it’s best to keep your pruning to a minimum and not cut away too much living material at once.
Most importantly, pruning these plants should focus on removing dead or dying branches so they don’t clog up the interior of the tree.
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