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I have several figs that have responded well to artificial light. I use 4 75W incandescent bulbs about 2 to 3 feet over the trees and they have thrived. I recently repotted several of the smaller ones that had grown together in one pot. After separating them, a couple began to lose all their leaves. They were the ones with the least amount of roots so I took off all but a few leaves and they are now sprouting new ones. The temperature is a constant 65º F and the soil is regular potting soil. I keep the soil moist but not wet. I don't let the soil dry out as much with the newly repotted plants as I do with the more mature rooted ones. I believe they key is to have very well drained soil. I put each plant on a screen over a 5 gal. bucket to water them and then let them drain well before putting them back under the lights. I don't let the pots sit in any water.

So far so good. I also watch them closely for spider mites and spray them with Kelthane when I find any.

Hope this helps.

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Ed