How to Propagate Ficus Triangularis | Growing Variegated Ficus

Learn How to Propagate Ficus Triangularis and showcase its variegated foliage in your home. This is one of the best plants for compact spaces!

Check out this article to know everything about How to Propagate Ficus Triangularis and display its colorful leaves in style!

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What is Ficus Triangularis?

Belonging to the Ficus genus, it is one of the least fussy plants with heart-shaped leaves having deep green color and white border. Unlike other houseplants, ficus is a very hardy, resilient, and easy to propagate plant.

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How to Propagate Ficus Triangularis

• Snip off 5-7 inches long cutting from a healthy plant.
• Let the cuttings dry for a day or two to form callus.
• Fill a pot with a well-draining, porous potting mix and plant the cutting.
• Keep the pot at any sunny and well-ventilated spot.
• Mist the soil thoroughly and cover the pot with plastic to retain moisture.
• New shoots will develop within two weeks. After 5-7 weeks, you will witness considerable growth.

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How to Care for Ficus Triangularis

Sunlight

Ficus does best in bright and indirect sunlight. Save the plant from the harsh afternoon sun of Indian summers. Morning sunlight for 3-4 hours will do wonders for its growth. ,

Soil

This plant does well in porous, moderately fertile, and well-draining soil. Mix equal parts of sphagnum peat moss, pine bark, and coarse sand for best growth. Also, add perlite or vermiculture into the soil to increase drainage.

Watering

Water only when the topsoil feels dry to touch. Do not let the growing medium dry out completely and also avoid overwatering the plant. If you are growing it in the garden where it gets plenty of light and air circulation, you may have to water a little more often.

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Ficus Triangularis Care

Fertilizer

Use a balanced, all-purpose liquid fertilizer, diluted to half of its strength, once in 8-10 weeks. Do not overfeed the plant and also avoid fertilizing in winters.

Pruning

Prune dead leaves and stems from time to time. Snip off the branches gently to change the shape and size. Pruning also helps to stimulate new growth in plants.

Pests and Diseases

The plant can attract mealybugs and aphids. Use neem oil or soap solution once every two weeks if you spot them. Avoid overwatering the plant to keep the fungal issues at bay.