Potted Fig Tree Yellowing Leaves

[Codispdp]

I have a fig tree I purchased at a local New Jersey gardening center that I transplanted to a larger pot and is in full sun in my backyard. Some of the leaves on the plant are starting to turn yellow. I have read that if the leaves curl upward it is heat stress or lack of water. The sun in our backyard is very strong so I have been watering it frequently. I ordered a moisture meter today to gauge the watering.

Any advise would be greatly appreciated .

 

[cpp gardener]

If it was growing in full sun in the nursery it should be able to handle it at your home.
What kind of “soil” did you use?
How often are you watering it?
Does water come out the bottom when you water?

 

[Codispdp]

If it was growing in full sun in the nursery it should be able to handle it at your home.
What kind of “soil” did you use?
How often are you watering it?
Does water come out the bottom when you water?

I used Miracle-Gro Fruit, Flower and Vegetable Organic Raised Bed Soil. I was watering it a couple times a week, I purchased a Soil Moisture Meter and this morning the readings mid way down were moist and fully inserted reads wet. I watered it yesterday but didn't have the meter beforehand. I plan not to water it till it reads somewhat dry as I read fig trees come for a hot dry climate. I added drainage material to the bottom of the pot before repotting I can only assume it is draining from the bottom the pot sits on gravel the other choice is to move it to the patio for a while to make sure.

Thanks

 

[cpp gardener]

Sounds like you're doing the right things. Give it some time and it will grow out from the yellowing leaves. At least they're not falling off, which would be a bad thing.

 

[Julian777ju]

I have a fig tree I purchased at a local New Jersey gardening center that I transplanted to a larger pot and is in full sun in my backyard. Some of the leaves on the plant are starting to turn yellow. I have read that if the leaves curl upward it is heat stress or lack of water. The sun in our backyard is very strong so I have been watering it frequently. I ordered a moisture meter today to gauge the watering.

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Any advise would be greatly appreciated .

The plant looks really sad fellow gardener, probably because the chemicals your killing it with miracle gro for one. For two you got it a terrible spot bud. You need to have it in any spot that gets plenty of shade during the morning and evenings. It will begin to grow normal after you get it out the sun. Look at my fig, i planted 3 trees only one did good because it was able to receive the shade it needed. That suns brutal I know, you got multiple issue but miracle gro was your biggest mistake use new soil and buy some high quality worm castings. So your figs can actually have a good quality flavor miracle gro is trash. Your locking out the nutrients from the chemicals salts left behind in your soil. Now you got to flush a ridiculous amount of water. When using salts they get stuck in the soil. Transplant over again buy a organic soil. That has a symbol certified organic they got cheap manures. At local stores next find some high quality worm castings and your good to go. Next transplant your plant into that same pot woth better soil. Afterwards place in shady location. Look at my fig in a shady spot.

 

[Codispdp]

The plant looks really sad fellow gardener, probably because the chemicals your killing it with miracle gro for one. For two you got it a terrible spot bud. You need to have it in any spot that gets plenty of shade during the morning and evenings. It will begin to grow normal after you get it out the sun. Look at my fig, i planted 3 trees only one did good because it was able to receive the shade it needed. That suns brutal I know, you got multiple issue but miracle gro was your biggest mistake use new soil and buy some high quality worm castings. So your figs can actually have a good quality flavor miracle gro is trash. Your locking out the nutrients from the chemicals salts left behind in your soil. Now you got to flush a ridiculous amount of water. When using salts they get stuck in the soil. Transplant over again buy a organic soil. That has a symbol certified organic they got cheap manures. At local stores next find some high quality worm castings and your good to go. Next transplant your plant into that same pot woth better soil. Afterwards place in shady location. Look at my fig in a shady spot. View attachment 104684View attachment 104685View attachment 104686View attachment 104687View attachment 104688

Thanks for the great advice, I have already moved it to the side of the house where it is shaded and only get full sun for about 3-4 hours and it is doing much better. Would a raised bed soil work?

 

[cpp gardener]

Figs are REALLY tough. As long as the roots are covered it will be fine. Millions of people have grown billions of plants using Miracle-gro and similar fertilizers. As long as you use it according to the directions it will be fine. Just follow the directions.

 

[Julian777ju]

Thanks for the great advice, I have already moved it to the side of the house where it is shaded and only get full sun for about 3-4 hours and it is doing much better. Would a raised bed soil work?

Old soil might work, but could lack the quality of flavor in your figs. If it is not full of various organic nutrients. For the roots to feed on, figs won't be nothing special in taste. A good quality earth worm casting brand is key to awesome success. It has everything you need to get you through vegetative and flowering stage. You don't need bottle fertilizers. I did forget to mention aeration in your soil. Is important also, to help get good drainage out your pot. I like to use perlite that you can mix with soil.
Mist your figs leaves daily in evenings or mornings.

 

[Julian777ju]

Miracle gro has only so much potential. I was a bottle head for many years. I tested it the owner mever learned how to grow organic. An now is selling some black label is a sign. Untrustworthy as corporate greed exists. Besides the point but worm castings can supply everything. Most simple method, can't copy high quality organic soil life. Just water an watch it create a real Miracle grow. I am giving you the most simple method for success. Least amount of inconvenience.