Small Weeping Fig repot!!!

10 years ago

Good Morning ya'll!

Just thought I would share my repot story. I have only been a member in this forum for a short while but I have to say my confidence in repotting plants has soared! I find that I am calmed cooled and collected during my repots insteads of going crazy thinking I am going to kill the plant. It was such a joy to repot this plant into a medium it can now thrive in!

I was grocery shopping yesterday and found a Weeping Fig plants for $3.99! I seriously COULD NOT say no! The plant itself was very healthy but I knew any day it would decline being in the soil it was in. I quickly scooped it up and found myself repotting a new plant when I arrived home.

To prepare, I mixed up a bowl of 5:1:1 mix and had a bowl of water by my side to keep the roots moist while I took my time. Here are some pictures!

I just want to thank everyone on this forum for all the advice, especially Al and Dave!!

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Dave

10 years ago

last modified: 10 years ago

Congrats on the ficus benjamina addition to your family. Nice work!

as far as the name weeping fig, they only seem to grow like that when they aren't getting quite enough light.

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Ariel
Original Author
10 years ago
I knew it was a ficus but because of the yellowish edging on the leaves I wasn't sure if it was a benjamina. The tag on the plant said "weeping fig" so I just went with it. I love it! So small and quaint, it's perfect!
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Dave
10 years ago
last modified: 10 years ago
Weeping fig is a name some use for ficus benjamina, just like fiddle leaf fig is used for ficus lyrata or umbrella tree for a Schefflera.

Yours is a variegated ficus benjamina and it looks great!

looks like you found a good window with lots of light to place it in. It'll love that along with its new mix.
Ariel
Original Author
10 years ago
I am excited to see it thrive! It is currently by the window hiding behind a curtain so my 8 month old isn't tempted...lol. I must keep a close watch on my daughter, because she sees me with plants daily and I know she is definitely curious!
jamilalshaw26
10 years ago
Beautiful plant
User
10 years ago
You bought the plant "yesterday?" That would verify the plant was "thriving" in the soil it was growing in. Stay focused on good lighting and watering skills first and foremost.☺
GreenLarry
10 years ago
Nice full repot job!
Dave
10 years ago
last modified: 10 years ago
Anthony chimes in with nonsense and literally has no clue, as always.
greenman28 NorCal 7b/8a
10 years ago
Be sure to keep the mix evenly moist as the roots colonize the container volume. In two weeks, resume fertilization for maximum vitality.

Josh