Fig trees also thrive in our latitudes and prove to be surprisingly robust. The right substrate is important for thriving, as the heat-loving plant is sensitive to both waterlogging and lack of water.
Which soil is suitable for fig trees?
Permeable and nutrient-rich substrate such as potting soil, pot plant soil or topsoil with an admixture of clay, loam, sand, tuff, expanded clay or volcanic soil is suitable for fig trees. Outdoor figs benefit from a mixture of compost and gravel to loosen the soil.
Permeable substrate for bucket figs
Commercial potting soil (€10.00 on Amazon) or potted plant soil is suitable as potting soil for the fig tree. Enrich the substrate by about a third with mineral components. Suitable for this:
- Sound
- clay
- Sand
- Tuff
- expanded clay
- Volcanic Earth
Outdoor figs need lots of nutrients
Fig trees require well-drained and nutrient-rich soil. You can use clay soils with a mixture of
- Potting soil or topsoil
- Compost
- Sand
- gravel
loosen up. Lean soils are enriched with this mixture so that the planted fig finds optimal nutrient conditions.
Tips & Tricks
A drainage layer made of gravel drains water to the layers of soil below. This allows you to avoid waterlogging, to which the fig is very sensitive.
