I am assuming that I should remove any figs that occur while I am rooting or growing out a cutting because I don't want the plant to waste time and energy on figs when it is young. I have 3 cuttings that have rooted well but they have small figs on them.

What is the best way to remove them? Rub it off? Cut it? Also, I will be potting up a newly rooted cutting tomorrow and it has a fig starting in an area I plan to put below the soil line. I am assuming I should remove it prior to potting?

Thanks

 

Generally I break them off but since that one's so close to a stem it would be reasonable to cut it.

I always remove the baby figs while rooting cuttings. They divert nutrient not helpful for the rooting process.

Yes, remove all figs.  just pull them off, I usually just snap them off downward or to the side.

I remove these baby figs at an early stage recognizing its usually round shape with a centre dot-like spot versus the leaf bud.

Thanks everyone!

George