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Light Requirements for Fig Trees: Easy Guide for Beginners!

jim by jim
2025-02-08
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Light Requirements for Fig Trees: Easy Guide for Beginners!
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Okay, so I’ve been getting into gardening lately, and I decided to try my hand at growing a fig tree. I’d heard they can be a little finicky about light, so I figured I’d better do some research and, you know, actually try to keep this one alive. I documented my experience.

Figuring Out the Fig’s Light Needs

First thing I did was try to learn about that how much light does a fig tree need. Sounds basic, right? Well, it turns out there’s a bit more to it than just sticking it in a sunny spot.

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Light Requirements for Fig Trees: Easy Guide for Beginners!

I started digging around, and most places said figs need “full sun,” which generally means at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. My place? Well, let’s just say it’s not exactly a sun-drenched paradise. I’ve got some decent-sized windows, but a lot of the light gets blocked by other buildings.

My “Scientific” Experiment

So, I had a dilemma. I really wanted this fig tree to work, but I wasn’t sure I had the optimal conditions. I decided to do a little experiment. I found a spot by a south-facing window that seemed to get the most consistent light throughout the day. I also picked up a cheap grow light, just in case.

  • Week 1: I placed the fig tree by the window and just observed. It seemed…okay. Not exactly thriving, but not dying either.
  • Week 2: Still mostly window light. I started to notice the leaves were looking a little pale, not that vibrant green I was hoping for.
  • Week 3: Time to bring in the big guns (aka the little grow light). I set it up on a timer to give the fig an extra few hours of “sunlight” each day.
  • Week 4: Okay, we’re seeing some improvement! The leaves started to look a bit healthier, and I even spotted a tiny new leaf sprouting. Success!

The Verdict

After my experiment, I figured out that, in my place at least, the fig tree definitely needed the extra boost from the grow light. The window light alone just wasn’t cutting it. I mean, it makes sense. These things are native to the Mediterranean, where sunshine is abundant.

I learned to pay close attention to leaves’ color.

So, if you’re thinking about growing a fig tree indoors, I’d say, assess your light situation realistically. Be prepared to supplement with a grow light if needed, and keep an eye on those leaves. They’ll tell you if your fig is getting enough light or not!

jim

jim

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