Tag: up-potting figs

  • I Used A Terrible Cup to Root a Fig

    When I root figs, I typically rely on plastic cold drink cups from Starbucks or other coffee shops—they work like a charm every time. But this time, without thinking ahead, I made the grave mistake of using a cup made from hard plastic. Ach! What a blunder! Removing the delicate roots from that rigid container…

  • Up-Potting a rooted Fig

    Up-Potting a rooted Fig

    Just look at these incredible roots! This rooted cutting is absolutely thriving and more than ready for a larger container. The roots have spread in every direction, eagerly searching for more space—it’s practically begging for a new home! This beauty is a Pastillière (though I’ve seen it spelled in various ways), a remarkable fig variety…