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Ficus Trees Propagation Overview

Ficus Tree Propagation Information Overview by Ficustrees.info

The Ficus is one of the easiest plants to propagate. One of the most efficient ways is to root from branch cuttings. Although the specifics for each species varies for maximum success. So if you own a ficus and aren’t sure if your particular species can be propagated in this fashion, my suggestion is that it never hurts to give it a shot and see. It’s always worth putting cuttings into the soil just to see if you come up with some baby ficus. I’ve found that when doing nothing special except the initial dose of fertilizer, my success has been about 80%!

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Ficus Radicans “Variegata” - Propagation

Propagation should be done in the spring with 4 inch (10cm) stem-tip cuttings.

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Ficus Pumila (Creeping Fig) - Propagation

In the spring with stem-tip cuttings potted i a mixture of peat and sand.

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Ficus Lyrata (Banjo Fig, Fiddle-leaf Fig) - Propagation

Propagation of the Ficus lyrata can be done from cuttings.

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Ficus Elastica Robusta (Indian Rubber Tree) - Propagation

Take a 3 inch length of fleshy, not woody, stem with a leaf attached.

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Ficus Diversifolia (Mistletoe Fig) - Propagation

Propagation should be done from stem-tip cuttings in the summer, ensuring the stems are fleshy not woody.

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Ficus Benjamina “Starlight” - Propagation

Propagation is done by stem-tip cuttings taken in the spring and placed in a compost of peat and sand.

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