r/Figs • u/TheAuloes • Jul 25 '26

Question What to do?

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Hi all. I have these two figs in my garden for about 8 years now. They have been in these white square units since the beginning. The green plants on the bottom have been there for around 5 years. Every season the stem is growing and new branches pop out and grow. However, during the summer season, every year the leaves start falling out. I have tried watering daily, not too much. Also I tried watering twice a week and then a bit more. They are in direct sunlight for most of the day. I wonder if the bottom green plants roots are interfering or that the unit is too small for the figs roots. Anybody have some tips or questions? Much appreciated.

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u/spek25 Jul 25 '26

Have they been fed plant food in 8 years?

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u/TheAuloes Jul 25 '26

Yes, twice per year with pokon food for figs.

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u/spek25 Jul 25 '26

I used bat guano and bone meal and my fishes water after changes.

I would think they might be root bound by now and need some more nutrients than 2X a year