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The Mentha spicata genus Ficus ( Ficus benjamina ' Spearmint ' ) is a vary version of the common genus Ficus , or weeping fig . It is a commonly used as a house works in most regions of the U.S. , except for areas where temperature remain above suspend all year . Ficus trees can not tolerate freeze temperatures for any distance of time . They are one of the few star sign industrial plant that grows into a pleasing conventional Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree shape when pruned correctly . They can live for many years as a home plant .
Step 1
institute a spearmint ficus tree in a container that has holes in the bottom for drain . The ideal container leaves no more than 2 inch of potting dirt between the side of the container and the etymon base . This is because superfluous potting soil collects moisture that is not used by the plant . The rotting organic matter in the excess grease creates bad odors , and becomes a fosterage ground for fungus and mildew problems that can affect the health of the genus Ficus tree .
Spearmint genus Ficus trees do not mind being root - bound . However , if the root arrangement is so duncish that H2O can not reach the entire root system when watered , then it is time to establish in a Modern container .
Step 2
Locate the Mentha spicata ficus tree diagram in an area that gets as much light as possible . The tree will adapt to most short levels , but dispirited light levels create sparse foliation . If moving from one plaza to another that has disagree light level , carry a 20 - percent leafage drop while the tree is getting used to the newfangled location . The plant should convalesce within three months . genus Ficus tree do not like to be moved often .
Step 3
irrigate the spearmint ficus Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree when the top inch of the soil is teetotal . Simply push your finger into the top of the soil to test . Ficus trees can deal more water than most house plant , but over - watering can lead to yellowing of the leaves . now and then , take the container to a place where you could run a gravid amount of water through the container to rinse out any amass fertilizer salts . This also drown any pests that may be exist in the potting stain . Do n’t forget to rinse the dust off the leaves in the process .
Step 4
Step 5
Prune the Mentha spicata ficus tree as needed for shape . just shear it off at the desired level and it will bush out from there . However , frequent pruning of offending limbs is recommended rather than a drastic pruning at one time because it gives the tree time to set .
When the arm are cut , a white sap , or latex , appear from the wound . It can dribble on furniture or carpet , so protect these region before pruning . Also , it can irritate the cutis of some tender individuals . The sap should dry within a few minutes after pruning .
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