Ficus Benjamin Daniel belongs to the Tsvetkov family. In fact, it is a tree. Decorative appearance and small size make ficus a favorite plant at home. With good care it can reach 2 meters in height. The genus is rich in varieties that vary in leaf size, color, shape.
What does the ficus of Benjamin Daniel look like to which family
Danielle (Danielle or Daniella) - a popular representative of the numerous genus ficus. It has high decorative qualities, a simple and economical growing process. Leaf 6 cm long, dark green. The variety of ficus Benjamin is unpretentious. Elegant, resembling a bonsai, the ficus Daniel is a unique opportunity to transform both a workplace and home comfort. Graceful leaves bordered by white. Soft flexible branches, a reliable beautiful trunk, extreme unpretentiousness in maintenance and care - this is not a complete list that characterizes an aesthetic plant.
With good care, the ficus reaches 2 meters in height
In natural conditions, in the tropics of South Asia and Northern Australia, where it is warm and humid all year round, Daniel ficus grows into a huge tree. How to care for him at home?
Popular varieties:
- Exotic (Exotic);
- Curly
- Fantasy
- Monique
- Golden Monique (Golden Monique);
- Naomi
- Naomi Gold
Ficus requires regular watering
Features of home care
Ficus Daniel is better not to put on the balcony, as ultraviolet rays quickly burn leaves. At the same time, it is advisable to adhere to the following temperature regime: during cold seasons, the room temperature should not be lower than +15 ℃. In the summer, it is optimal to keep the mode 20-25 ℃. Lighting loves bright and diffuse, taking into account the orientation on the sides. West or east are good solutions for arranging a flower. If the ornamental plant is on the south side, then in the heat you need to provide access to fresh air.
Additional Information! Watering is carried out based on the condition of the soil. It is enough to water twice a week in the summer.
For irrigation use settled water, its temperature should not be lower than the air in the room. If you use cold and running water, it will burn the roots. The flower is responsive even to stingy care from the owner. Prefers moderate room humidity. Without the proper amount of sunlight, bright leaves change color. The color of the foliage may also change during the growth of the flower.
Saturated green ficus Daniel
Features of watering in the summer
The thickness of the drainage layer at the bottom of the pot must be taken into account. If it is large, then the roots will not be able to access the water and the plant will die.
Primer for Ficus Daniel
The soil acquired in the store, in which the ficus was originally planted, is not a standard. 3 weeks after purchase, it is recommended to transplant the flower. A low acid substrate is a good solution. It is worth focusing on the finished mixture. There is also the opportunity to mix in equal proportions of turf and leafy greens. Ficus will like this soil. The flower is fed from mid-spring to early autumn. For this task, not only ready-made substrates are used, but also self-prepared means according to step-by-step instructions.
Special soil suits the flower
Features of winter care, rest period
Early autumn is a time for a ficus transplant. First, prepare a roomy pot, which should be in partial shade. The soil is developed and watered abundantly with water. After transplanting the flower from above, the soil is covered with a material that retains moisture. Watering is carried out in the morning or late in the evening. In the afternoon, pots are not watered. Water evaporates very quickly, not having time to penetrate the soil. There will be no benefit from daytime watering. In the fall they feed with fertilizers.
In winter, the flower is at rest
Winter
During this period of time, Ficus Danielle home care has features. The flower stays in a short period of sleep. It accumulates the nutrients needed by the kidneys for further flowering in the next season. In winter, especially in sunny weather, ficus is regularly watered. The dried up lower leaves are torn off, and the completely faded stems are removed.
Note! Like any tropical plant, the ficus of Benjamin Daniel is thermophilic. In winter, he loves temperatures up to +18 ℃.
It is advisable to put the plant on a stand, because it does not tolerate drafts and cooling the root system. With a lack of light in the autumn-winter period, when the plants or roots are cooled, it loses leaves.
Bloom
If we consider the fruits of ficus, then they partly resemble berries. Peculiar peas with extraordinary identity. Do not wait for an unprecedented spectacle. Ficus is famous not for flowers, but for lush greenery. It sets the mood, a friendly, soothing atmosphere.
Pruning
Variety Daniel is also interesting in that its flexible branches are prone to pruning. You can easily give them the desired shape. At the same time, professionals plant 2-3 flowers in one pot so that their trunks intertwine, forming a single plant.
How ficus Daniel propagates
According to the description, this variety propagates by cuttings, easily gives roots in water or soil. Before rooting, wash off the milky juice from the lower cut of the handle. Otherwise, there is a blockage of vital highways and the roots may not form.
Transfer
The plant is transplanted in spring and summer. Young trees - once a year in the spring, adult large specimens - once every few years. A pot for young flowers is taken a couple of sizes larger than the previous one. Sometimes with very active growth, you have to transplant twice during the summer.
Worth to know! When conditions change for the better, the plant resumes growth. Increased attention is paid to plants in the fall and winter.
Possible problems in growing and disease
Ficuses are finicky to location. If the tree is put in one place, then it is better not to move it. Ficus Daniel is sensitive to any movement. Therefore, it is better to immediately choose a place for the permanent location of the plant. This rule is often used by many gardeners and home gardeners. The variety is particularly sensitive to changes in environment.
The feeling of comfort gives ficus
Of the pests, Ficus is often affected by the scab, pseudoscutum, mealybug, whitefly, aphid, and spider mite. It is widely believed that any ficus brings a feeling of warmth and comfort to a house in which it grows well.
