Question
I recently overwatered a ficus I've had for 25 years.  Unfortunately, it was not
salvageable.  I took a cutting that rooted it in water.   First there were bulb-
like growths and then finally, longer roots.  I would like to transfer this
rooted cutting into soil.  What type of soil should I use?  The cutting is about
8 inches in height, with solid green leaves and several long roots at the base
of the stem.  The original tree was a 2nd grade class gift to my youngest son
when my father died and I would like to continue this new life.  Any ideas?  

Answer
Hi Barbara,
  Any well draining commercial potting soil would be fine. You can make drainage better by adding a little extra perlite to the potting soil or by adding some vermiculite (most commercial potting soils do not contain vermiculite).
The best time to transfer cuttings that have been rooted in water is when the roots are about 1 inch long.

Be careful not to overwater this new plant. As a general rule you should allow the top 1-2 inches of soil to dry between watering. Then water the plant until a small amount of water drains from the drainage holes in the bottom of the pot. During the winter when the Ficus is in it's dormant cycle you should allow the soil to dry out a little bit more between watering. Just be sure not to let the soil dry out completely.

I hope this helps. If you have any questions or need additional information please don't hesitate to ask.
          Thanks
              Tracy