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Fig Tree care requirements
water
Regularly in summer. Reduce in winter.
soil
Well-draining, moderately fertile soil. Restrict roots.
light
Full sun — sheltered, south-facing position.
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Fig Tree
- fiber_manual_recordYellow mottled or mosaic patterning on leaves
- fiber_manual_recordDistorted or misshapen leaf and fruit development
- fiber_manual_recordReduced vigor and smaller-than-normal fruit
help
Common causes in Fig Tree
Caused by a complex of viruses spread primarily by the eriophyid fig mite, as well as through grafting and propagation of infected material.
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How to treat fig mosaic in Fig Tree
There is no cure; infected plants remain infected for life, so management focuses on controlling the mite vector to slow further spread and maintaining plant vigor through good care.
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Preventing fig mosaic in Fig Tree
Source new fig plants from certified virus-free stock, and control eriophyid mites with appropriate miticides or by removing heavily infested growth.