Question From:
Julie Mudge in Varsity Lakes, Queensland QLD
Nature of problem:
Fig Plant not prouducing fruit and leaves have black spots on them
Type of Plant (if known):
Turkish Brown Fig
Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):
Black spots on leaves, no fruit or flowers producing
Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type:
Potting mix of compost and all purpose fertiliser on it.
How often do you water the plant:
Every 2 day
How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
Over 8 hours
What type of plant is it:
Turkish Brown Fig Tree
How long since you planted it:
6 months ago in a pot
Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
Yes, all purpose fertiliser
Is the plant indoors or outdoors:
Outdoors
Is the plant in a pot or in the ground:
Pot
What other treatments have you given the plant:
Nil
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Other Comments:
Answer: Hi Julie, Plant the fig in a sunny spot in the ground. Give it two cups of lime and water it in well. Then do not overwater it; figs like a dry Summer. Figs hate fertiliser too so go easy on it. It should recover by oct/november. Don