You want to grow your own fig trees from cuttings, but you want an easy and unique way to do it. Don’t look any further! We’ll show you a unique method that only needs a 2-liter plastic bottle and a few easy steps in this piece. No more hard to understand planting techniques; just simple, effective ways to grow new fig trees.
Materials Needed:
- A 2-liter plastic bottle
- Sand or a well-draining potting mix
- Fig tree cuttings (6-8 inches long)
- Rooting hormone (optional)
- A sharp knife or scissors
- Rubber bands or twine
- A misting bottle or spray bottle
What to do:
- Get the cuttings ready: Pick out healthy fig tree roots to start. They should be between 6 and 8 inches long and have buds. You can use rooting hormone if you want to help the roots grow.
- Make Plus Sign Holes: On each side of the 2-liter plastic bottle, make a „+” sign hole. These holes should be big enough for your fig tree roots to fit through without falling out.
- Insert the Cuttings: Carefully put the fig tree cuttings into the spaces you made in the „+” sign. Make sure they are safe inside the bottle.
- Protect: Put plastic wrap or a plastic bag over the top of the bottle and tie it shut with rubber bands or twine. This barrier will make a greenhouse effect, which will help keep the cuttings’ humidity levels stable. Spread the bottle out in a bright place that gets some shade.
- Keep it wet: It’s important to keep the cuttings and the inside of the bottle wet all the time. Mist the cuts often with a spray bottle or misting bottle. This helps make the conditions perfect for roots to grow.
- Watch for Growth: Over time, check the cuts to see if the roots are growing. You can gently pull on them to see if they resist, which means roots have grown.
- Transplant: Once the cuttings have grown roots and are big enough, you can move them to individual pots or the yard, where they will grow into strong fig trees.
There is a special way to grow fig trees from roots that will make you happy and will require very little work. Keep in mind that you need to be patient because you might not see big changes for a few weeks, but the end result will be well worth the wait. Wishing you lots of fig trees!