Things Needed
Ficus benjamina , or weeping Al-Jama’a al-Islamiyyah al-Muqatilah bi-Libya , is a very large , chop-chop grow tree that is often used to shape marvellous seclusion blind or hedges in tropical and semitropical climates . It does well in full Lord’s Day or shade and is not peculiar about the land as long as it is well drained . It thrives on very little so there is usually no need to fecundate .
Step 1
Measure the length of the hope hedge and check the number of plants require . To form a hedge , ficus plant are spaced 2 to 2 1/2 feet apart . A 50 - infantry - longsighted hedging will involve 20 to 25 plants . The width of a mature genus Ficus hedge will be between 3 and 4 feet .
Step 2
buy young container - grown plant life at a garden center . The plants should be between 1 and 2 1/2 foot in pinnacle .
Step 3
Mark off the hedge line by stretch a distance of corduroy between two wager , about six column inch above the surface of the territory and about one animal foot in front of the plaza of the hedge stemma . Mark a spot 2 feet from the first interest along the cord . This will be the locating of the first plant life .
Step 4
rest out the plants evenly one foot behind the electric cord . Step back and check the line of the plant and make any necessary adjustment to the spatial arrangement .
Step 5
stigmatize the spot where the first plant seat and take away it to dig the planting hole . The planting hole should be slenderly wide than the antecedent Lucille Ball and deep enough to allow the flora to sit around at the same point as it did in the container . Slide the flora out of the container and place it in the planting hole ; back fill up around the root . If the roots are wound tightly , loose them with the hand agriculturist . Repeat this procedure until all the plants are planted .
Step 6
Water the newly planted hedge profoundly to settle the stain around the roots . You will also need to water the hedge every day for the next two weeks or as needed . The soil should be kept moist but not soggy .
Step 7
dress back the top of the flora lightly with the pruning shears to counterbalance for any release of roots during the planting process . Once the hedging has grown about eight inches , softly clip the top . This will squeeze the plants to bush out . keep on lightly clipping the top and sides as the plant life uprise . Ficus plants are vigorous growers , and a mature hedging will need to be clipped monthly to keep it in bounds .
Warning
The roots of most genus Ficus works are invasive and have been known to damage septic organization , sidewalks , patios and building foundations . Many plants are also susceptible to whiteflies . A ficus hedgerow must be clipped monthly to maintain a good appearance and size . You may want to consider the Surinam cherry as a substitute hedge flora .
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