Plant Specifications
Plant Height with bag | 18 inch (46 cm) |
Plant Spread | 6 inch (15 cm) |
Common Name | Anjeer, Common Fig |
Maximum Reachable Height | Up to 9 meter |
Flower Colour | Yellowish-green to coppery. |
Bloom Time | February-May |
Difficulty Level | Easy |
Planting And Care
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Sunlight
- Morning sunlight of more than 6 hours a day is ideal for flowering and fruit development.
Soil
- The soil should be well drained, fertile and rich in organic content for growing Anjeer fruit plant.
Watering
- Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
- Apply 4 cup (approx.200ml) of water when the top soil (1-2 inch) in the pot feels dry to touch.
- Do not overwater the plant.
- As a rule of thumb, water the plants thoroughly in summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
- Water should be applied preferably in the morning or evening.
Application of Fertilizer
- Before application of fertilizer loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so, it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily.
- Apply organic fertilizer once a month during the main growing season (December-February)
- Apply water immediately after application of fertilizer.
Plant Protection
- Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.
- For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.
Donts
- Do not overwater the plant specially when pot doesnt have drainage hole.
- Avoid applying water in hot afternoon it may cause fungus infection.
Fig Tree Care
Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:
- Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
- Apply 4 cup (approx.200ml) of water when the top soil (1-2 inch) in the pot feels dry to touch.
- Keep the plant in artificial bright light.
- Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.
Key requirements to keep plant healthy:
Sunlight | Natural bright light with morning sunlight(more than 6 hours) |
Watering | Apply 4 cup(approx.200ml) of water when the top soil (1-2 inch) in the pot feels dry to touch |
Soil | Well drained, fertile and rich in organic content |
Temperature | 30-45 Degree Celsius |
Fertilizer | Apply organic fertilizer once a month during main growing season (December-February) |
Harvest Season | June |
Fig Tree Special Feature
Small fruit tree.The tree is hardy in nature and requires comparatively low maintenance costs
Fig Tree Uses
Ornamental Use:
- Fig plant can be used in the garden for an ornamental purpose
Medicinal Use:
- Fig fruit is used as laxative to relieve constipation and its leaves are used for diabetes, high cholesterol and other skin conditions
- Some time milky sap(latex) from the tree used to treat skin tumors and wart
- Note: The following information is general guidelines, be sure to ask your healthcare provider for guidelines
Culinary Use:
- Fruits are edible