Figs are a great method to add fiber to your diet and promote regular bowel motions. Dried figs, in particular, provide a high concentration of fiber. Fig seeds contain linoleic acid and other fatty acids that may reduce symptoms of constipation and diarrhea caused by bacterial overgrowth in the gut. Fig fruits are high in potassium and vitamin C. They also have calcium and other minerals that support healthy bone development. Dietary fibers found in figs can help control constipation and irregular stools. Fig trees grow well in most soil types, but they do not like acidic soil. If you live in an area with hard water, it may cause the leaves to turn yellowish-brown or brownish-black. This is because minerals such as iron, magnesium, and zinc are washed out of the leaves into the water supply. Add some garden lime to improve the soil for next year's crop. Fig trees are susceptible to many diseases including aphids, cedar apple rust, leaf curl, and powdery mildew. Insecticides should never be used on fig plants as this will kill all the beneficial insects too. Instead, choose a pesticide with sulfur as its main ingredient. This will destroy insect eggs without harming any bees or wasps.