Plants are needed in every home.
They carry beauty and have beneficial properties.
One of the most famous indoor plants is ficus moklame.
The origin of the plant
The homeland of Ficus Moclam is considered to be countries with a warm and humid climate: Australia, the Philippines, China, Japan and Taiwan. Today, growing this plant at home is common. It won great popularity for its ease of care and beauty, so it is actively used in interiors.
It grows in the form of a high compact bush, has bright green dense leaves. In this article we will tell you in detail about the nuances of caring for ficus "Moklam" at home.
A photo
In the photo ficus "Moklame":
Home care
Care after purchase
After the acquisition of the plant should determine for him a place in the apartment.
It must have reliable protection from drafts and direct sunlight.
Ficus feels much better in shady places.
You should not put the plant in places with dry air and high temperature (near batteries, heaters, etc.)
Humid air is very important for healthy growth of ficus.
Therefore, from the very first appearance of this plant in your house, do not forget to spray it.
Attention! The first few weeks of being in a new place, the ficus can shed its leaves.This is a normal condition. Do not stop watering and spraying, and it will adapt soon.
If the pot in which the ficus was bought does not correspond to its size or is made of low-quality materials, it should be transplanted into a more comfortable pot.
Watering
Moklame needs regular watering.
Water for this procedure must meet the following requirements:
- soft;
- room temperature or slightly warmer;
- separated by at least 12 hours.
In the spring and summer months you need to water the plant more actively, and in the autumn and winter - to reduce watering.
It is worth doing if the topsoil is dry to a depth of 3 cmThe earthen room is not dry, and water does not stagnate in the pan.
Bloom
During flowering, Ficus Moklame produces syconia, small berries of a rich red color about 2 cm in diameter. It almost does not bloom at home, on this plant takes a lot of power. If you see that the condition of the plant has worsened after flowering, remove the syconia from it.
Crown formation
The shoots of this plant have great platonicity.therefore, it is easy to form.
To increase the power of the trunk should be repeatedly cut it. Along the way, a large number of leaves are pruned, which reduces the plant's need for moisture. To set the growth direction for the branches, use the wire. It is recommended to adjust the thickness of the branches until they reach the length 20 cm
To create branches on branches, cut them off. 5 cm tops.
Soil and soil
The soil for the ficus Moclame must have low acidity or be neutral. You can buy similar soil in specialized stores or cook it yourself.
For proper growth requires drainage. To do this, cover the bottom of the pot with expanded clay and pour a layer of sand on top, after which you can pour the soil.
Planting and transplanting
The annual transplant does not make sense, as the trunk of the ficus grows at a low speed. But the land is worth updating every year. For each transplant, take a pot 5 cm in diameter larger than the previous one.
It should have holes in the bottom for the flow of water. Transfer the plant to a new container with the old lump of earth, but the pot itself should be filled with new soil.
Breeding
Ficus Moclame breeds by cutting in the spring months. To breed a plant, cut off the apical stalk length of 10-15 cmwhich has 3 pairs of healthy leaves. Treat the cut with the root and place it in a container with soil. The container should stand in the light, but it is advisable to avoid direct sunlight, as the plant can get burned.
After the roots appear, cut all the leaves, except for 2 upper, and after 2 weeks to fertilize the plant. After 3 months, transplant into a pot with a diameter of 10 cm.
Temperature
The optimum temperature is 17-24 degrees heat Celsius in spring and summer. In winter, its value should not fall below 16.
Attention! Too sharp temperature drops and drafts can lead to plant disease.
Benefit and harm
Ficus Moclame has a number of valuable medicinal properties.
Tinctures and decoctions of this plant will help with radiculitis and arthritis, as well as mastopathy. It also has a disinfecting property and cleans the air from harmful impurities such as benzene, phenol, etc. Ficus has a positive effect on the energy of a house or apartment.
It reduces anxiety, anger and feelings, creates a calm and friendly atmosphere.
Moklame is a harmless form of ficus. However, allergy sufferers should treat it carefully.
Scientific name
The scientific name of the ficus Moklame - "Ficus microcarpa Moclame". It belongs to the family of the Mulberry (Moraceae).
Diseases and pests
Diseases
Leaf fall
In ficus leaves may fall due to drafts, adverse effects of temperature, insufficient or excessive watering, lack of light.
Root rot
Root rot or dark spots on the leaves appear due to excessive watering of the plant and stagnation of water in the pot.
Pests
- Spider mite
- Aphid
- White fly
- Mealybug
- Shchitovka
From all these pests get rid of with warm water. (40-45 degrees) and spraying with an insecticide solution.
Ficus moklame - very beautiful and unpretentious plant. It will perfectly fit into every interior and will take root in every home, if you properly care for it and prevent the development of diseases or parasites.
