in a very speedy fashion unlike other Ficus around us . my four Ficus trees are loosing their leaves in a way that inside of the trees getting hollow. the other ficus trees around us are healthy. The leaves that are falling down have either yellow spots on them ,or they are green , or completely yellow . I have been looking for solutions in nurseries around. Could you please help me what to do ?
It would seem that the tree has sustained some sort of fungal or bacterial infection. You can attempt to correct this with wettable sulfur, and a little dolomitic lime to keep the pH of the soil stable. If your tree is starting to become hollow, then it is likely that the tree had some damage that become infected and has been like that for awhile, even if it didn't have symptoms. Treat with sulfur, and you can at least kill off what is in the soil. The tree may or may not be able to recover when this is done, being so far along in the process. You can try and take a cutting to preserve the tree. This will grow into a full sized tree after some time.
Here is an article on taking cuttings: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/how-to-root-cuttings-from-various-shrubs-bushes-and-trees.htm
Here is a collection of articles on the ficus tree: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ficus/
We have sixteen ficus columns in our yard. Some of them have developed these white and brown spots on them. Any idea what this is and how to treat it?
Yes, this is a very severe fungal infection. The course of action from here will be dolomitic lime and wettable sulfur applied together near the base of the trees, but not touching the trunk.
This treatment will recondition the soil along with destroying the infection. Should this be too vigorous of an infection, then the next method of treatment will require copper fungicides. These may also damage the trees.
Treatment will not result in the damage done already disappearing, but will stop new damage from forming. This may not be apparent for at least two weeks. You will know when all new growth looks unaffected.
I have an indoor ficus that is about 2 years old. I noticed the leaves were falling at a fast pace and there were spots on them. I have attached a picture. Do you know what the pest is and what I should treat with? Thank you!
This looks like a fungal infection, which can happen if the tree remains moist for too long. They tend to be mildly drought tolerant, and will not like to stay wet for very long. You can add wettable sulfur and dolomitic lime to the soil, to help cure the pest, and restore the soil to a more suitable condition.
This article will refresh you on their care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ficus/ficus-tree-care.htm
He lost lots of leaves last winter. Some branches totally died. This year is worse! Any help!? :(
There are many reasons for dropping leaves and you likely have a combination going on.
Dry indoor air can be a big issue. Running a small humidifier for your indoor plants can help.
This article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ficus/ficus-losing-leaves.htm
with a five leaf pattern. I can't seem to find the correct picture of the foliage. It keeps dropping leaves. Can you help me? I don't want to lose it. I have it inside. I am 78. I don't know how to send a picture.
This is unfortunate. I really need to see a picture to get a good idea of what is happening. If the tree is older, then it might need a transplant, or is rootbound and needs root trimming.
Sometimes they will even do this if they are moved from one area of the house to another. Sometimes, it just needs feeding, so if it doesn't get fertilized then this could be the issue, as well.
This article will, at least, help you to get started on a diagnosis: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ficus/ficus-losing-leaves.htm
I found a ficus plant in the basement. It lost most of its leaves which I assume is due to lack of light and water. I watered it and it's in a bright location now. It's growing new leaves at the top, but keeps dropping few ones at the bottom. I'm not familiar with this plant and I am not sure if I should cut up the top part and try to root it in the water. Is the bottom still salvageable?
Yes, this will happen from a lack of light. They don't "winter" like other plants do.
What I would do from here is cut it down to about a foot tall. Then, take the tip of what you cut, and stick it in a pot. Keep the soil moist, but not wet, or completely dry. It will root itself very easily.
The bottom portion will also come back. Cutting back this far will force branching, which will make it bushier.
You will end up with two plants, and more if you aren't careful! This article will help you to care for the plant: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/rubber-tree/how-to-care-for-a-rubber-tree-plant.htm
My 20 plus year old Ficus tree drops berries nearly all of the time. Very messy. Previously this would happen and would last only a week or two. I slow water the tree once a week summer months,once every two weeks winter. Is this to much for southern AZ ? Is there anything I can do to solve this problem?
Unfortunately for your case, this is a sign that the tree is very healthy, and aside from methods are can be very toxic to the area around the tree, there is no good method for controlling this.