10 seeds of SACRED FIG - ficus RELIGIOSA - high quality selected seeds - top plant

SACRED FIG - FICUS RELIGIOSA, 10 SEEDS

Ficus religiosa also called sacred fig, is native to India, Thailand and Vietnam. It is considered sacred and is also called "tree of enlightenment". Semi-evergreen tree, whose deciduous leaves fall in the dry season, up to 30 meters tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 3 meters. The leaves are cordate (i.e. heart-shaped) with a particularly elongated tip; they are 10-17 cm long and 8-12 cm wide. The fruit is a small fig of 1-1.5 cm in diameter, green that ripens to purple. For balanced development, it is advisable to place your Ficus religiosa in a place where it receives at least a few hours of direct sunlight. It generally does not have temperature problems, as it can also tolerate not too intense frosts. However, it is always better to prefer a bright position, but with filtered light. Seeds, bark, leaves, fruits and roots are appreciated for their medicinal qualities. This is a splendid tree, among the most spectacular and suitable for development in the form of bonsai, whose cultivation gives satisfaction to both the beginner and the more expert bonsai artist.

GERMINATION INSTRUCTIONS

Fill a container with the peat mixture.

Sow the seeds on the surface of the mixture. Do not cover, the seeds need light to germinate. Always keep the soil moist.

Place the container outdoors in full sun or partial shade if temperatures are above 24/25 degrees. If temperatures are too low, keep the container indoors under artificial lights.

Keep the soil moist, do not let it dry out. Germination occurs between 15 and 90 days.

Transplant the seedlings into individual pots when the leaves are well developed.