ID help please

[soy]

Hi everyone,

I was recently gifted this tree via by one my partners family. I've put in the query on the species but haven't yet received a response so thought I would throw it out to the experts here for assistance.

Once I have in ID and/or any tips on the care of the species I can start to formulate a plan of attack.

Thanks in advance for any help or suggestions.

Cheers,
Luke

[robb63]

Hi Soy, Its ficus and my guess is 'port Jackson', though it could be 'bengamina' which has a similar curled edge to
the leaf. Hard to say with figs but it does't matter
Main thing is its a ficus and appears in need of a repot but best not do that until late sep/oct. You could put it into a larger container now with fresh soil [slip pot]. I would just put it outside in full sun and water regularly keeping it damp not too wet.
Then repot in good soil when its warmer in late spring. You will find them very tough little trees that reward you for a bit of TLC
When its back to good vigorous health you can look at what direction to take it.

[KIRKY]

Hi Luke, yes it is a Ficus. Possibly a Port Jackson Fig. Great advise by robb63 for Sydney.
Here in Melbourne we dont repot figs until Nov/Dec. they like to be done when its hot. Sept/Oct is a bit early for Melb.
Dont do anything with it now. Slip potting at this time will achieve nothing as they dont do much during winter also don't over water it unless it is inside with the heating on then it will need water. If out side it will only need watering once a week if that to once a fortnight at the moment until it warms up. Then weekly to every day fig like water, heat/sun and fertilizer.
Cheers
Kirky

[soy]

Thanks for the info gents.