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tamara
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I.m looking for a tall plant for my entrance, any ideas on how hard a ficus is to grow?

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oooh... i have heard every thing from very hard to very easy and everything in the middle! go to the houseplant section and then do a forum search. you will get lots of ideas and information from it. I think the main thing is to make sure it has a good source of light and is turned regularly to keep leaf drop from the side that is closest to the wall.
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Nikkal
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Tamara, you may want to look into ANYTHING BUT a ficus!! [Roll Eyes]
Now, don't get me wrong, I love ficus, have had one for years, but I call it my "drama queen" plant! [Big Grin]
They are very fussy -
If they don't like their location, they drop their leaves.
If you change their location, they drop their leaves.
If they get too warm, they drop their leaves.
If they get a draft, they drop their leaves.
If they get too dry, they drop their leaves.
If they get too wet, they drop their leaves.
If you look at them the wrong way, they drop their leaves. (okay, I'm kidding on this one, but it's almost that bad [Roll Eyes] )

Now, if the conditions are just perfect, they are a beautiful, fairly low maintenance plant! But oftentimes, the process of trying to figure out those perfect conditions leaves you with a leafless plant! [shocked]

Many people see them in offices and other public places, and think they must be able to stand all sorts of conditions. What most people DON'T think about is that these public places usually hire people like Will Creed, who constantly monitor and maintain these plants.

Mine is fairly close to an east window, but far enough away to not get cold air from the glass, or too much direct (hot) sun, in my dining room far away from any outside doors, and is on a strict watering schedule.

If you want a challenge, it's a good plant for that, but if you're looking for easy care... [dunno]


Nikkal

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