Fig Tree, Anjeer Fruit, Common Fig Fruit – Plant

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Plant Specifications

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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.

Don’ts
Do not overwater the plant specially when pot doesn’t 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