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Ficus - Benjamina Spearmint |
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Bold, dramatic, and very versatile, Ficus are plants you can enjoy in and outdoors without a lot of work. Twyford’s unique, innovative production method yields the highest quality Ficus starter plants in the industry. Pot Sizes: 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 inches Container Size and Finish Time: "1 liner per 6" pot finishes in 16-20 weeks. 1 liner per 8" pot finishes in 28-32 weeks. 1 liner per 10" pot finishes in 36-40 weeks" Potting Mix: "Recommend to use a well drained sterile soilless mix. When planting during summer months, do not allow liner root ball to dry out. Do not plant into dry media. It is best to acclimate liners under 30% shade for 204 weeks prior to moving outdoors during the summer months." Lighting Requirements: "Light levels of 3000 - 6000 foot-candles are recommended. High light increases compactness. In Florida, grow in full sun when possible. For indoor applications, acclimate in 73% shade for 4-6 weeks prior to placing indoors." Temperature Requirements: Temperatures can range from 65 degrees F at night to 95 degrees F during the day for optimum growth. Can tolerate temperatures of 40 degrees F for brief periods of time. Water Requirements: "Keep soil evenly moist, but not saturated. Do not allow to stand in water for long periods of time. Can not tolerate drought. " Fertilizer Requirements: "Incorporate a quality, time-released, balanced fertilizer with minor elements. Top dress every 90 days, or constant feed at 200-300 PPM Nitrogen with a 3-1-2 ratio." Growth Regulators: No growth regulators recommended Common Problems: "Pests include mites, scale and thrip" | ||
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