Can you put your fiddle leaf fig outside?

Can you put your fiddle leaf fig outside?

Fiddle-leaf fig plants can thrive outdoors if you live in a sunny area or are looking to transition your houseplant outside. Filtered light in the morning is good for the plant. Because of outdoor environmental factors, water the fiddle-leaf fig every 2-3 days.

Can I put my fig tree outside?

Planting Fig Trees Figs can be planted outdoors in Zone 8 and warmer. In zones where winter temperatures get colder than 10°F (-12°C) for periods of time, figs are best grown in containers and kept inside for the winter. Plant fig trees outdoors in the early spring or late fall, when the tree is dormant.

Can you grow a fig tree in Michigan?

Figs are not hardy enough to do well outside in Michigan. So you will need to grow them in pots so that you can move them to semi-protected sites in the winter–semi-commercial growers grow figs in poly houses where they can be protected from mid winter and spring low temperatures.

How do you protect a potted fig tree in the winter?

The next step in fig tree winter protection is to build a cage around the tree. Many people use chicken wire, but any material that will allow you to build a somewhat sturdy cage is fine. Fill this cage with straw or leaves. After this, wrap the whole winterized fig tree in plastic insulation or bubble wrap.

How many years does it take a fig tree to bear fruit?

Fig trees generally begin to ripen fruit sometime between three and five years after planting. Some cultivars start earlier, but that is average. With good care and time, your tree will begin to ripen fruit. Not a lot at first, but once it starts, there will be more every year.

Why does my fig tree not fruit?

The most common reason for a fig tree not producing fruit is simply its age. Trees, like animals, need to reach a certain maturity before they can produce offspring. Fruit is how a fig tree creates seeds. If the fig tree is not old enough to produce seeds, it will also not produce fruit.