Goolar, Umber – Plant

Ficus racemosa is the scientific name of the Goolar. It is a species of plant in the family Moraceae. The most distinctive aspect of this tree is the red, furry figs in short clusters, which grow directly out of the trunk of the tree. It is carrying hundreds of flowers.

PLANTING & CARE

• Temperature -Prefers temperature 18 to 28 degrees C
• Water – Newly planted– A general rule is 1-1 ½ inches (2.5-4 cm.) of water per week either form rainfall or irrigation. The tree will let you know if it needs to be watered by the yellowing of its foliage and dropping of leaves. Don’t put off irrigating fig trees until they become symptomatic
• Light – Sunlight Full sun to part shade
• Fertilizer – One reasons fig trees are easy to grow is they rarely need fertilizer. Figs are slow-growing, but when fertilizer is needed, this article can help.
• Pruning – This is a fast growing plant with moderate drought tolerance. Plant grows fast so take care of planter size.