Many gardeners are interested in the question of how useful ficus is in home content, what signs are associated with this unusual plant. According to some of them, it is not recommended to keep the flower in the house, according to other opinions, the flower is ideal for growing indoors. The article will discuss what ficus is, whether it can be grown at home, whether it is poisonous, whether ficus blooms, and how to arrange the flower in feng shui.
Signs about indoor ficus
To understand whether it is possible to keep ficus at home, you should familiarize yourself with both positive and negative reviews about this plant. In many foreign countries, it is believed that a flower favorably affects family relationships, strengthens marriage and brings harmony to the house, protecting it from destructive forces. For example, in Thailand, this representative of the flora has the status of a sacred flower, which is not only a symbol of the country, but also a lucky charm plant.
Indoor ficus
For residents of China, ficus is a flower that gives warmth and comfort, creates an atmosphere of calm in the house. Also, in their opinion, the plant has the ability to attract funds. Many people decorate office rooms with this flower, because it not only attracts profits, but also contributes to better performance (which is often the key to major financial achievements).
On a note. Due to its lush greenery, the flower (especially broadleaf varieties) serves as an excellent filter that purifies the air in the apartment: ficus actively absorbs carbon dioxide and releases oxygen. That is why it is so useful for people living in big cities, where the state of ecology leaves much to be desired.
It is generally believed that if you place a flower in the kitchen, the family will never experience hunger and need money. Another belief says that the plant has a beneficial effect on the female body, helping to get pregnant faster. To achieve the best effect, the flower can be put in the bedroom next to the bed.
There is an opinion that ficus has the ability to transform negative emotions into positive ones, relieves stress, suppresses anxiety and anxiety.
Interesting. For Buddhists and Muslims, this flower is sacred. Sitting under this tree, Buddha attained enlightenment. According to the Bible, it is the ficus (otherwise a fig tree or fig tree) that served as the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. Adam and Eve covered themselves with a fig leaf when they realized that they were naked, having committed the fall. In a figurative sense, the steady expression "hide behind a fig leaf" means an attempt to hide shameless actions and unsightly actions. Ficus bengal (also called the world tree) symbolizes eternal life and rebirth.
Adam and Eve, a fig leaf very often depicted on old engravings and paintings
Ficus in the bedroom
Many flower owners are interested in the question: will the ficus in the bedroom be appropriate, is it possible or not to keep it next to the bed? The plant improves fertility. If a married couple tries in vain to acquire offspring, it is recommended to place this miraculous flower near their bed.
In addition, the plant perfectly cleans the air, which has a beneficial effect on the health and quality of sleep. Sleeping in such conditions is much more pleasant: rest brings pleasure, gives the body vitality and increases efficiency.
On a note. The plant does not emit toxic substances that poison the air.
Why you can not keep ficus at home
There are more than positive beliefs about this flower. Unlike the inhabitants of the countries presented above, many Slavic peoples treat this flower with distrust. According to them, he does not at all maintain coziness and harmony in the house, and, even worse, he can scare away a potential groom, not allowing a woman to create a family union.
According to another negative belief, ficus adversely affects the formation of a male character.
Ficus in the bedroom
It is generally accepted that a plant attracts destructive feelings and emotions, including envy and gossip generated by it. That is why the plant is not recommended to be kept in the apartment.
Is ficus poisonous?
For many years, the question of whether the ficus is poisonous or not has remained open. However, not so long ago, specialists were able to find out for sure that the flower is a poisonous plant. Despite this, the ficus can be kept at home. To protect yourself and your household, you need to adhere to simple rules for dealing with culture.
The flower is officially recognized as poisonous, which is why professionals use gloves in the process of pruning and shaping the crown.
Variety Elastic contains in its tissues up to 40% rubber. If juice enters the exposed skin, an allergy may occur in the form of itching and redness. Juice must not be allowed to enter the mucous membranes, as this can cause severe irritation.
For animals, the flower is also unsafe - pets often taste the flowers. Therefore, if the house has cats, dogs, hamsters, etc., it is better to remove the ficus in a place inaccessible to animals.
If one of the family members is allergic (especially if there is a negative reaction to latex), it is not recommended to buy ficus at all. Milk contained in the leaves of a flower can be excreted for two reasons:
- Due to mechanical damage to tissues.
- As a symptom of a disease.
Important! Plant juice is among the most common irritants that provoke an allergic reaction.
Children love to touch, smell and taste everything, so they should also limit access to the flower. Otherwise, there is a high risk of poisoning.
Characteristic
The genus Ficus belongs to the Mulberry family and is a monotypic group of Ficus plants. Almost all species are evergreen and only some of them are deciduous.
The most common form is a fig tree. The plant is also known by other names: fig tree, fig, fig, wine berry, fig. In second place in popularity is Benjamin's ficus, which is often grown at home as a decorative culture. The flower is distinguished by two-colored spotted foliage.
Ficus Benjamin
Culture can be represented in one of three forms:
- Ficus tree;
- Bush;
- Liana
Tree forms look great in the interior, creepers - in hanging pots.
In the wild, many species are epiphytes at the beginning of their development. Then, their adventitious roots begin to grow. Over time, they grow so much that they turn into powerful columns that serve as a support for the heavy crown (banyan tree).
Ficus bengal in natural habitat, the illustration shows a special life form - banyan tree
Interesting. Some varieties fall under the description of parasitic plants - aerial roots so tightly cover the trunk of the host tree that provoke its death. Such a plant is called ficus-strangler.
The arrangement of leaves is regular, the surface is solid, has lobed or jagged edges. Large stipules cover the bud, but do not last long on the flower; after blooming, leaves are preserved only in rare cases.
Choking Plant
Plant tissues contain milky juice. In some types, the substance has medicinal properties that are actively used in medicine. The fruits are nuts located in a fleshy receptacle.
The most common types and varieties are the following:
- Benjamin.
- Rubber-bearing (Elastic).
- Creeping.
- Bengal.
- Dwarf.
- Karika.
- Binnedy.
- Parcel.
- Sacred.
Ficus Fruits - Siconiums
Origin
The birthplace of the flower is tropical and subtropical forests of Africa and Asia. Most common flower in southern Africa, as well as on the islands and coasts of the Pacific, Indian oceans and the Mediterranean. Also found in areas with a temperate climate, for example, in Central Asia, Crimea, Transcaucasia.
How ficus blooms
Inflorescences are located in the leaf sinuses, can be either grouped or single. On a bare shoot, one racemose or spike-shaped inflorescence can form.
The receptacle has the form of an empty ball or pear, the upper part of which with a hole. It is necessary for the plant to be pollinated. Inside are small flowers. Depending on their gender, there may be several options for location:
- Male flowers with female flowers.
- Male separately from female.
- If there are very few male flowers, then the main part is female, and the first are closer to the hole.
Ficus flowers consist of 2-6 petals of a light shade. Colors can be varied:
- Light blue;
- Beige;
- Light pink;
- White.
Anthers can extend beyond the perianth or remain inside. The pestle does not protrude. Pollination occurs with the help of insects. A plant can bloom, regardless of the time of year.
Flowering shrub
Ficus in the house almost never blooms. The exception is large greenhouses and botanical gardens - it is much easier to create the necessary conditions for the full growth and development of the Tropicana. But even in this case, getting a plant to bloom can be very difficult.
At home, flowering can still be achieved, but this is possible only in rare cases. This complexity is due to temperature changes, a sharp change in humidity, etc.
Important! The flowering process takes away a lot of forces from the ficus. Therefore, it is not recommended to achieve flowering of home culture, otherwise the plant may die.
If you want to see how ficus blooms at home, caring for the plant should meet the following conditions:
- Maintaining a constant and sufficient level of humidity. The indicator should be from 50 to 60% and not change throughout the year.
- The right lighting. A flower does not tolerate too bright light, while a shaded area is a bad option for a flower. A special lamp can be placed next to the plant, which will provide the necessary lighting.
- Proper watering. The procedure is carried out as the topsoil dries. The flower will be useful infrequent irrigation (a kind of tropical rain).
- Permanent habitat. In room conditions, you need to allocate one arrangement for the plant and never change it.
- Top dressing. Ficus can be fertilized with mixtures such as Rainbow and Palm.
Ficus Feng Shui
Many, acquiring a culture, do not even think about what effect the ficus can have on the general atmosphere of the house, the well-being and psychological state of its inhabitants. The Feng Shui system allows you to determine the value of a particular type of plant and understand which place in the house is most suitable for it. Observance of simple rules will significantly improve the energy of the home.
Interesting! According to ancient Chinese teaching, ficus is one of those plants that bring exclusively positive energy to the house.
How much ficus lives
In room conditions, with proper care, the flower's lifespan is about 15 years.
What is ficus in the house for?
In order for the plant to have a good effect on the microclimate in the family, it must be placed in the appropriate zone. The flower is suitable for the southeastern part of the room. It is believed that this arrangement gives confidence and wisdom to its owners, helps to make the right decisions, achieve goals, reduces the level of aggression.
The living room will look much more attractive if you place a flowerpot with ficus in it. The favorable atmosphere created by the flower will set guests up for a pleasant pastime.
Ficus in the living room
Plant can decorate not only an apartment or house, but also office space. A flower located near the workplace will give an additional charge of energy and help to cope with emotional stress.
Ficus is a unique representative of the flora, which attracts attention with its unusual appearance and unpretentiousness in care.
