Planting and Growing fig 'Velvet'
| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained |
| Fertilizing | Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer |
| Toxicity | Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling |
How to Water fig 'Velvet'?
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for fig 'Velvet'?
Full sun
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for fig 'Velvet'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for fig 'Velvet'?
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for fig 'Velvet'?
Moist but well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize fig 'Velvet'?
Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Learn more →How to Prune fig 'Velvet'?
No pruning required, but overly long shoots may be shortened in late winter
Learn more →How to Propagate fig 'Velvet'?
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings or air layering
Learn more →How to Transplant fig 'Velvet'?
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Learn more →How to Care for fig 'Velvet' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant fig 'Velvet'?
Grow in loam-based potting compost in full light. Water moderately during the growing season and apply a high-nitrogen fertiliser monthly; water sparingly in winter. See ornamental fig cultivation
Learn more →How to Repot fig 'Velvet'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest fig 'Velvet'?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
Pests
May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, thrips, mealybugs and scale insects under glass
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of fig 'Velvet'
Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling