I want to know what type of ficus tree I have. I just got it and fell in love with it. It was alone in the shop and didn't have any labels or instructions of how to take care of it. I assume that it's a ficus tree but I haven't seen any pictures of ficus trees with those growths from the ground so that confused me. I have no idea how to take care of it but I really want to know.
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
My ficus tree has lost all its leaves, is there still life in it or is it a goner?
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
I have a 6' ficus tree that is about 15 years old. It is an integral part of my den decor but has become a problem because of a sticky sap that covers the floor and is very hard to clean up. When I take it outdoors, the problem seems to cease, but returns as soon as I bring it back into the house. I can't actually "see" any bugs or scales on the leaves, although the leaves themselves are sticky, and the sap attracts ants. Can you please tell me how to prevent this and keep it from recurring? Thank you.
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
Hi there, I've taken cuttings of an indoor Bodhi tree, one started to grow rootes so I planted it in rooting cutting soil and placed by window. One leaf grew, but as it only gets sunlight in the morning, I made the mistake of moving it! Now the one leaf it has has wilted and it looks like drying out. PLEASE HELP! The soil is moist and I've moved it back to where it was. I am now aware that moving it was a big mistake. Any ideas how I can help Bodhi? Suggestions much apprecaited! Thanks Caspar
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
I have a ficus bennendijkil plant and am wondering how I can get it to grow the long looking roots from the top of the plant.
photographs attached. Observed for the past one month. Looking for help on this please.
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
My ficus tree has outgrown it's space growing over 7feet tall. How should I trim it down?
This article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ficus/trimming-ficus-trees.htm