How to Water Your Ficus Moclame (Ficus microcarpa 'Moclame')

How to water

Feel the soil: the top layer (about 1 inch) should be dry before giving more water. If the soil is still wet, you risk giving the plant too much water and it can rot. There are several ways to water a Ficus moclame - they aren’t very picky. Choose a way that suits you the best.

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Water over the soil

Pour water over the soil, using, for example, a watering can or put the plant directly under a tap
Continue adding water to the pot until it starts to run out from the drainage holes
If you have a tray under the pot when watering, make sure you remove all the collected water afterwards - never let your plant sit in water
If you watered under a tap make sure that water has stopped running out from the bottom before putting it back

Ficus moclame loves water but also likes to dry up slightly at the same time. So water well and then let it be for a while.
— Planta tip

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Bottom watering

Fill the plant tray with water
Make sure the soil is in contact with the water on the tray
Wait for about 10 minutes
Feel the soil to see if it absorbed enough water —> if the soil is moist throughout, remove any excess water from the tray
If it’s still dry —> add more water to the tray
Wait 20 more minutes before removing the excess

Note

Bottom watering will not wash away salts and other minerals from the soil, so make sure to also give water over the soil every now and then.

Water bath

Fill a bucket or any other vessel with lukewarm water
Lower the whole pot down in the water, stop where the stem of the plant starts. Make sure all of the soil is under water
The water will now start to bubble - wait until it stopped
Lift the pot up and let the excess drain off
Put your plant back in the cachepot or on the tray
After 1 hour, check that your plant isn’t standing in water, if it is it might get overwatered and rot

The Ficus moclame doesn’t like to live in wet soil, so make sure that your plant is planted in a pot with holes so that excess water can run out.
— Planta tip

Foire aux questions

How often should I water my Ficus moclame?

Water your Ficus moclame when the top layer of soil, about 1 inch deep, feels dry to the touch. This helps prevent overwatering and root rot.

What is the best way to water a Ficus moclame?

There are several effective ways to water a Ficus moclame, including pouring water over the soil, bottom watering, and using a water bath. Choose the method that works best for you and your plant.

How do I water my Ficus moclame from the top?

Pour water over the soil until it starts to run out from the drainage holes at the bottom of the pot. Always remove any collected water from the tray afterwards to prevent your plant from sitting in water.

Should I bottom water my Ficus moclame?

You can bottom water your Ficus moclame by filling a plant tray with water and letting the soil absorb it for about 10-30 minutes, then remove any excess water. Remember to also water over the soil occasionally to flush out salts.

Why is good drainage important for Ficus moclame?

The Ficus moclame does not like to live in wet soil, so it is essential that your plant is in a pot with drainage holes. This allows excess water to run out, preventing overwatering and potential root rot.

How to Water Your Ficus Moclame

Feel the top inch of soil; only water your Ficus moclame if it feels dry to the touch.

Pour water over the soil until it starts to run out from the drainage holes at the bottom of the pot.

Ensure all collected water is removed from the tray, or that water has stopped running out from the bottom if watered under a tap, before putting the plant back.