Can you grow a fig tree by planting the branch in soil?

This is in the wrong category, should be in gardening; but I'll try to help. My theory is--it's always worth a try. I would take a soft-wood cutting (semi-new growth), dip it in rooting compound and sticking it in the soil. I keep it fairly moist & half sun. Give it about six weeks, then you can check to see if there is any sign of tiny new roots growing. You can make your own rooting solution if you have any willow trees around. Just crush some stems & soak them overnight in small amount of water. Take out the stems & then you can use the willow-water to dip the plant stem that you want to root.