Ficus Tree

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Silk Ficus Tree

If you have ever looked at a lush ficus tree down at your local store and had to forego it because of a lack of suitable conditions, then go for a silk ficus tree. The best silk trees have a truly amazing and astonishing look and feel to them. Gone are the days when artificial looks were obvious from a kilometer off. The silk look-alikes have come a long way since the last 10-15 years. Earlier, silk ficus trees used to be limited to just a few species. But now the most popular Ficus Bejamina and Ficus lyrata are available in a wide range of sizes. It is easy to find the standard ficus tree as well as the variegated varieties. A silk ficus tree is obviously going to cost you more, but the immediate impact of the tree in the interior of your house is going to be tremendous. The care that you need to lavish on the silk ficus tree is minimal.

Silk ficus trees are available in all kinds of sizes. You can use them alternately with the real trees to give them a thick and clustered look. You can get miniatures that will fit into a small nook in the kitchen or the living room. The silk of the leaves are high quality, having the deep green glazed look of the real tree. The trunks of the tree can be made from the real trunk. These look life-like and are made from natural wood. The real ficus tree can be a bit temperamental and can shed leaves if there is any variation in temperature. The silk ficus tree is the perfect solution for people who cannot spend time in cleaning and maintaining the real tree. Pests, watering and feeding are other tiresome processes that can be avoided if you purchase the silk ficus tree. Another plus point is that you can place the silk ficus anywhere that pleases your eye. Sunlight, humidity etc do not matter when the plant is a silk one. But you STILL get to enjoy the beauty of the real thing. You can even go on a long vacation without worrying about feeding and watering the plant. Another advantage of the silk ficus tree is that it does not need any pruning. A natural ficus tree needs to be pruned at periodical intervals to keep it looking vigorous and tidy. But the silk ficus does not need any pruning or trimming.

The silk ficus tree you select can be an artful, lush and calming influence in a room. But, silk ficus trees do need some amount of care. It is not right to think that it's easy going all the way. Even if your silk ficus does not need repotting, planting, lighting and watering, it does need some basic care. You will find dust accumulating on the leaves of the plant. This dust has to be removed. It is advisable to dust the tree on a daily basis. This will prevent the accumulation of dust. Once every 2 weeks, you will have to wash the silk leaves with a mild detergent and water. Rubbing the leaves with a mild sponge or a washcloth will keep the leaf completely clean. It is also common to find cobwebs sticking to the branches and leaves. This also can be removed with dusting and washing. Taking the tree outdoors to spray it with a jet of fresh water is also advisable. But, care must be taken to dry the tree in the shade and not in the sun.

You cans elect your own silk ficus tree from a plethora of selections and sizes. You can also select a container that goes with your décor and taste. Of course if you have enough light and time, there is nothing to beat a real ficus tree. But for a person who is not so inclined the advantages of a silk ficus tree are difficult to pass by.

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