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Restrict roots (plant in container or line pit with slabs) to encourage fruiting over leafy growth. In cold climates train against a south-facing wall. Self-fertile.
Attract Predatory mites, Minute pirate bugs, Lacewings, Parasitic wasps to keep them in check β plant ChervilGreat, Forget-me-notGreat and African MarigoldGood nearby.Water: Low Β· Height: 500 cm Β· Soil: Well-draining, average to poor β restrict roots for better fruiting
Fig is usually grown from cuttings rather than seed. Take a healthy stem cutting, remove the lower leaves, and root it in moist, free-draining compost.
Pistacia vera
treeShares Fig's vulnerability to mites β same companion strategies apply
Olea europaea
treeThrives in the same full sun, low water conditions as Fig
Euphorbia pulcherrima
flowerSame mites challenge as Fig β similar protective companions help
Citrus aurantiifolia
tree
Thrives in the same full sun conditions as Fig
These three thrive alongside Fig β and alongside each other.
