[Arid_gardener] Re:Ficus Nitida: Watering

[Olin Miller]

Sounds like a lot of water, probably too frequently and not deep
enough..  If it is not a newly planted tree, water it until the water
has penetrated 2-3 feet. test using a metal rod .  Don't water again
until the root area is nearly dry.  This may take 7-21 days in the
summer, longer in the winter.

Olin Miller
Master Gardener Volunteer, Maricopa County AZ

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Original Message ----- From: <Long5901 at aol.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2006 8:47 PM
> I have Ficus Nitilda tree on my front yard. The leaves turn a  little
> yellow.
> The question is:
> 1- The tree which I put water dripping system 3 times  a  week during
> Winter
> for 40 minutes each time. ( 2 dripping heads )
> 2- And I put water dripping system 5 times a week during  Summer for 1
> hour
> each time.
> Is it too much water? How can I solve this  problem?