How Do You Care For An Indoor Fig Tree?
Fig trees like the Ficus benjamina are a lush and graceful addition to any home, but they can be very fussy to maintain. Unlike a hardy pothos that you can over-water and ignore with no ill effects, caring for fig trees means being constantly watchful for the dreaded dropping leaves. Many people grow indoor fig trees with spectacular results, so it’s not impossible. The trick to maintaining fig trees—as with so much else in life—is balance. Put your fig tree in a pot that has holes for drainage, and keep the holes free of obstruction. Tipping the pot and gently poking the holes with a chopstick works, as long as you don’t savage the roots. Place the tree in an east window, or a south-facing window that has curtains or shades on it to filter the light. Putting a fig tree in dry air with direct sunlight can lead to spider mites. Mist your tree between waterings, and make sure it is not sitting in the direct path of air from a heating or cooling vent. Keep the soil moist. It should lo
