My Fig Tree Leaves Are Turning Yellow and Falling Off

The leaves are turning yellow and there is a white substance on them like a fungus or mold. I just got the plant and I am getting ready to put it in the ground, but I don’t want the disease to spread to other plants in my garden. What is this?

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#1 Comment By Heather On 05/26/2011 @ 3:12 pm

It sounds like powdery mildew. It won’t kill them plant but is unsightly and does reduce fruit production. Here is more information:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/get-the-cure-for-powdery-mildew.htm ^[1]

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