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Know how to water correctly
Watering a fig tree is part of its maintenance, contributes to its fruiting and offers other benefits related to its health. Fig trees need regular watering, especially during the growing period. Make sure your plant’s soil stays moist, but not soggy. Above all, prevent water from stagnating in the pot, elevate the pot on wedges so that excess water drains away more easily.
Properly fertilize this fruit tree
It is not enough to plant a fruit tree to make it happy and brave, you must also take care of providing it with the nutrients it needs. In soil it already needs fertilizer, so in a pot the need is even stronger. A balanced fertilizer high in potassium should be used to promote plant growth and fruit production .
How to prune the potted fig tree?
Trees and shrubs should be pruned regularly so that they do not become too invasive. Your potted fig tree is no exception, so remove any dead or damaged branches to encourage new branch growth. Also prune the plant to maintain its size and shape, in which case the choice is yours. When making the cut, do not hesitate to take cuttings from your fig tree .
Protect your potted fig tree from the cold in winter
If you live in a cold region, protect the fig tree in winter by moving it indoors or covering it with insulating material. It is possible to wrap the tree with a winter veil and cover its soil to prevent its roots from freezing. Remember that fig trees are fruit trees native to the Mediterranean .
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