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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    April 16, 2018
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    Those are not part of your tree. Those can actually be taken out, as they are probably doing more harm to the tree than good. It appears to be a Ficus Benjaminii. This is the most common type. This article will help you on their care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ficus/ficus-tree-care.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 26, 2018
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    Do the branches bend or snap off and break?
    You can scratch the bark and see if it is still alive.

    If the branches and trunk are still alive, a Ficus can recover from leaf loss.

    These links have more information on the care needed.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/tree-scratch-test.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ficus/ficus-tree-care.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ficus/ficus-losing-leaves.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 21, 2018
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    I would treat it with neem oil or a mixture of 1 part dawn dish soap, 1 part mouthwash to 4 parts water. This article should help

    http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ficus/ficus-tree-care.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    July 2, 2018
    Certified Expert
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    The only thing to be done is to do what you have already done. You may be able to help it along by putting a dome over it to keep the humidity up, but right now it has to repair itself. Anything that you try to give it may kill it at this point.

    It will likely recover as long as it remains in a constant environment. This collection of articles will help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ficus

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 10, 2018
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    I'm not clear on what you are referencing.

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  • Answered by
    drtreelove on
    August 4, 2018
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    I suspect a pest problem and the white spongy clusters may be egg cases. But I'm a US and Thailand based arborist and not familiar with common pests and diseases for ficus in Bangalore.
    You may get some advise through the following link to a university extension service. They are farming oriented, but I recently had an email exchange with a brilliant entomologist there (insect specialist) who has studied neem oil extract products.
    Be sure to water adequately during dry hot season. From the photos the soil looks dry and that could be part of the problem. Drought stressed plants are more susceptible to pest and disease issues. A layer of mulch on the soil surface can help retain soil moisture.

    http://www.uasbangalore.edu.in/index.php/extension/directorate-at-a-glance

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    October 23, 2018
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