Comments on: Finicky Ficus http://blog.behnkes.com/finicky-ficus.html Known For Quality Plants Since 1930 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:19:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Olga Amalia http://blog.behnkes.com/finicky-ficus.html/comment-page-1#comment-24411 Olga Amalia Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:15:38 +0000 http://behnkes.bluekeyblogs.com/articles/finicky-ficus.html#comment-24411 I have 2 ficus trees. One is in a 60 inch pot and the other in a 30 inch pot. During the summer, they're outside enjoying direct sun. In October before the first frost they're brought in. The rooting system in a Ficus is very invasive. So if you ever move to Florida make sure to keep it contained in a pot or else it can get into your pipes and do major damage. I'm from Panama and I have over 100 tropical plants in my house. Once Summer comes they all go out and get strong. So I would suggest to bring it out during the summer. It will love it. Good luck... I have 2 ficus trees. One is in a 60 inch pot and the other in a 30 inch pot. During the summer, they’re outside enjoying direct sun. In October before the first frost they’re brought in. The rooting system in a Ficus is very invasive. So if you ever move to Florida make sure to keep it contained in a pot or else it can get into your pipes and do major damage. I’m from Panama and I have over 100 tropical plants in my house. Once Summer comes they all go out and get strong. So I would suggest to bring it out during the summer. It will love it. Good luck…

]]> By: Mike Bader - Behnkes House Plant Specialist http://blog.behnkes.com/finicky-ficus.html/comment-page-1#comment-12 Mike Bader - Behnkes House Plant Specialist Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:16:13 +0000 http://behnkes.bluekeyblogs.com/articles/finicky-ficus.html#comment-12 Hi Danny, A ficus tree, planted in the ground further south (ie. Florida), could grow as tall and wide as an oak or maple tree. However, when planted in a container and grown indoors it would grow slower. Remember, it will only grow towards the light it is given. If it is window light (from the side), the majority of the growth will be from the sides (reaching for the window light). If you have overhead light (ie. skylight or floor to ceiling windows), the tree will grow to your ceiling height. Typically, you can trim the tree once a year in the spring to maintain it's current size of 5ft wide and 7ft tall. Hi Danny,

A ficus tree, planted in the ground further south (ie. Florida), could grow as tall and wide as an oak or maple tree. However, when planted in a container and grown indoors it would grow slower.

Remember, it will only grow towards the light it is given. If it is window light (from the side), the majority of the growth will be from the sides (reaching for the window light).

If you have overhead light (ie. skylight or floor to ceiling windows), the tree will grow to your ceiling height. Typically, you can trim the tree once a year in the spring to maintain it’s current size of 5ft wide and 7ft tall.

]]> By: Danny Lonergan http://blog.behnkes.com/finicky-ficus.html/comment-page-1#comment-13 Danny Lonergan Sat, 02 Aug 2008 16:19:53 +0000 http://behnkes.bluekeyblogs.com/articles/finicky-ficus.html#comment-13 We purchased a ficas monique about 5 years ago and had it professionally re-planted into a large double walled tub. I would guess the tub holds some 6 gallons and about every 2-3 weeks we refill the chamber to the top, sometimes add a little vh11 and life is good. the plant is located in a corner ,large windows facing the north west and the north east. My questions are how large is this tree expected to grow. It is presently 7 feet high and bushy, about 5 feet wide and occasskionally we trim it to maintain its conformity. I would appreciate any help you can provide. Thank You We purchased a ficas monique about 5 years ago and had it professionally re-planted into a large double walled tub. I would guess the tub holds some 6 gallons and about every 2-3 weeks we refill the chamber to the top, sometimes add a little vh11 and life is good. the plant is located in a corner ,large windows facing the north west and the north east. My questions are how large is this tree expected to grow. It is presently 7 feet high and bushy, about 5 feet wide and occasskionally we trim it to maintain its conformity. I would appreciate any help you can provide. Thank You

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