Fig trees require consistent watering, especially during dry periods and fruit development, to ensure good yield and prevent fruit drop. Allow the top few centimeters of soil to dry out between waterings.

Reduce watering significantly in autumn as leaves drop and during winter dormancy to prevent root rot.

Prune fig trees during their dormant period in late winter or early spring before bud break. Focus on removing dead, diseased, or crossing branches to improve air circulation and light penetration.

Shape the tree to maintain a manageable size and encourage fruit production on new wood. Light summer pruning can also be done to remove suckers or thin out dense growth.

Figs are easily propagated from dormant hardwood cuttings taken in late winter or early spring. Cuttings should be 20-30 cm long with several nodes. Rooting hormone can improve success.

They can also be propagated by air layering or by seeds, though seeds may not produce true-to-type plants.

Container-grown fig trees should be repotted every 2-3 years into a slightly larger pot with fresh, well-draining potting mix. This is best done in late winter or early spring before new growth starts.

Root prune if the plant is becoming root-bound and you wish to keep it in the same size container.