weeping fig 'Anastasia'

How to Grow and Care for weeping fig 'Anastasia'

weeping fig 'Anastasia' · Ficus benjamina 'Anastasia'

Under glass grow in loam-based potting compost with added fine bark chippings in full or filtered light. When in growth water moderately and apply a nitrogen rich fertiliser monthly. Keep just moist in winter. Plants benefit from regular misting and from being stood on a pebble tray, particularly in a warm dry atmosphere. Their main requirement is an even temperature, in winter not below 13°C and without the sharp fluctuations found in so many houses. Avoid draughty situations and keep them away from heater fumes

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeSkin allergen, harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]

Planting and Growing weeping fig 'Anastasia'

weeping fig 'Anastasia'
Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicitySkin allergen, harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]
Care Tips

Under glass grow in loam-based potting compost with added fine bark chippings in full or filtered light. When in growth water moderately and apply a nitrogen rich fertiliser monthly. Keep just moist in winter. Plants benefit from regular misting and from being stood on a pebble tray, particularly in a warm dry atmosphere. Their main requirement is an even temperature, in winter not below 13°C and without the sharp fluctuations found in so many houses. Avoid draughty situations and keep them away from heater fumes

How to Water weeping fig 'Anastasia'?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for weeping fig 'Anastasia'?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for weeping fig 'Anastasia'?

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What Soil Is Best for weeping fig 'Anastasia'?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for weeping fig 'Anastasia'?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize weeping fig 'Anastasia'?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune weeping fig 'Anastasia'?

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

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How to Propagate weeping fig 'Anastasia'?

Propagate by seed at 15 - 21 °C in spring or by semi-hardwood or leaf-bud cuttings in spring or summer

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How to Transplant weeping fig 'Anastasia'?

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How to Care for weeping fig 'Anastasia' in Winter?

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How to Plant weeping fig 'Anastasia'?

Under glass grow in loam-based potting compost with added fine bark chippings in full or filtered light. When in growth water moderately and apply a nitrogen rich fertiliser monthly. Keep just moist in winter. Plants benefit from regular misting and from being stood on a pebble tray, particularly in a warm dry atmosphere. Their main requirement is an even temperature, in winter not below 13°C and without the sharp fluctuations found in so many houses. Avoid draughty situations and keep them away from heater fumes

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How to Repot weeping fig 'Anastasia'?

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How to Harvest weeping fig 'Anastasia'?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus

Pests

May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite and scale insects

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The Toxicity of weeping fig 'Anastasia'

Skin allergen, harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]

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Attributes of weeping fig 'Anastasia'

Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse · Shrubs · Houseplants · Trees
Height4-8 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitPendulous weeping
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Scientific Classification

Species
Ficus benjamina 'Anastasia'
Genus
Ficus
Family
Moraceae
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