Protect a Ficus Tree From a Freeze
There are several ways to cover your ficus plant to keep it from being harmed during the freezing winter months, depending on how big your ficus tree is. Most people living in the northern United States grow ficus trees in a pot, which can be moved into the house during the winter months. Others in a temperate climate grow ficus trees outdoor all year. When temperatures threaten to dip below 32 degrees, it's time to go out and protect your ficus tree from frost. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Find an old blanket. Wrap this around your ficus tree after the leaves have dropped and the weather turns cold. It should extend from the ground and over the top of your ficus. Alternatives to blankets are carpeting, foam that goes under carpeting, pink fiberglass, and layers of canvas or burlap.
2. Secure the blanket or insulating cover with twine. You can place heavy rocks or bricks on the bottom of the blanket. This will keep the wind from blowing it off.
3. Top with a large plastic sheet to keep the insulation dry.
4. Secure with twine or heavy rocks to keep the plastic in place. Make sure that the plastic does not touch the tree.
5. Place a potted ficus tree in a cold garage or basement when the tree has gone dormant, and wrap as above. Give your potted ficus one cup of water per month to keep the soil from drying out.
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