Ficus
Place at the brightest window in winter. Move outdoors gradually after nights are reliably warm; protect from cold drafts.
Understand the whole system.
Indoor means maximum light
Place at the brightest window in winter. Move outdoors gradually after nights are reliably warm; protect from cold drafts.
Water by demand
Let the upper layer dry slightly, then soak the root ball. Reduce frequency when light and growth decline.
Air around warm roots
Use a stable, open mix with moderate retention. Fine organic material must not collapse into an airless mass.
Cut back vigorous growth
Allow shoots to extend before pruning. Heavy work requires warmth and strong light.
Repot in active warmth
Repot when the tree is growing strongly and temperatures remain warm, not by a fixed early-spring calendar.
No cold winter rest
Keep above roughly 15 °C, very bright and away from cold glass or drafts. Supplemental light helps.
Leaf drop follows change
Cold, relocation, low light and watering errors are common triggers. Inspect for scale and mites.