tree is dropping leaves fast. It is a large tree, 35 years old, and is being treated successfully with systemic Bonide insecticide for scale. I could keep the cat out of the room for a week or so, but spraying inside seems a little bit risky. I have some Bonide Fung-onil, which has chlorothalanil and it, which I have read is necessary to get rid of black spot on ficus I Don’t know if this is true. Thanks for advice.
If you have scale, the black spots are probably sooty mold from the honeydew created by the scale. Once the scale are gone, you can wash off the sooty mold.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/how-to-get-rid-of-sooty-mold.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ficus/ficus-losing-leaves.htm
It has lost all its leaves and when shoots start growing at the top they turn brown and die within a week or two even though the s
Unfortunately, they are quite sensitive to their environment, and ANY change. Being a complicated subject, this will take practice to dial in the conditions that the tree likes. Likely, more light, less water. It could be a number of issues, though.
I have an 8ft Amstel king ficus tree that sits close to our door. it has been dropping leaves for the last month. when will it stop
This will depend on proper care! It can take several weeks to a few months for it to settle in, but it will need very constant conditions to be happy. These articles will help:
Dropping leaves is the biggest problem because it's near my pool. I live in Arizona and it never really cools down. The tree does not appear to have insects but a lot of little berries all year round would like to stop the shed of both or at least lower the amount of shedding that is natural. Thank you.
Unfortunately, you probably won't be able to get the berries to stop. Also, leaf drop is normal and unavoidable. It can be minimized by keeping the environment the same, all of the time, which is impossible outdoors.
If you are noticing any other symptoms, such as browning or leaf rotting, then it could be fungal issues, as well.
This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ficus/ficus-losing-leaves.htm
This collection of articles will help with more general information on Ficus:
They are normally so healthy and old trees The weather is hot - high 80s but not really any sudden weather changes. The leaves are turning yellow and dropping I suspect they will be bare in a month or less Help
Ficus leaves tend to drop when any stress occurs. Most often it is an environmental issue, such as change in seasons, temperature change, humidity change, etc.
Try increasing the watering and see if that helps. Low water will cause leaves to yellow and drop.
I have ficus trees in the front of the house, and they are growing taller, I am afraid that they might ruin the water pipes. I was thinking of removing them from the ground but I am not sure ,How can I still use them as a hedge fence without ruining them. What are other alternatives that I can still use them without planting them in the ground? Thank you
If you are concerned about them being close to water lines, then it will be best to consult the professionals or an extension service in your area. However, if you would like to take on the task yourself then this article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/transplanting-trees.htm
This will help you to find your closest extension service:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search
You could try growing these in container:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/growing-figs-in-pots.htm
Hi, everyone! I need help with a problem with a ficus lyrata. I had this plant in a pot that seemed relatively small as it had grown a lot, so I decided to replant it (I don't know how relevant this is, but the soil I bought for replanting is vegetable soil). As I'm not a plant expert or anything, I did it with someone's help. During the process, the roots were gigantic and super compacted, and the person suggested trimming some of them to fit better in the pot, so we did that. Now, the plant is dying! In the first few hours, the lower leaves turned yellow and fell off. After that, no other leaves turned yellow but they look dull and lack shine. Yet they continue to fall off in droves. The plant is leaning and seems to have little support, and the leaves are pointing towards the ground. What should I do? How can I save the plant? It has been with my family for like 4 years now and my wife absolutely loves it so she is devastated it's dying so I'd appreciate all the help to try and save it! Thanks in advance.
Pruning roots on a Ficus lyrata (Fiddle Leaf Fig) is safe when done during repotting, typically every 2-3 years. Use sharp shears to trim circling or congested roots, avoiding more than one-third removal to prevent stress. Ensure well-draining soil in the new pot to prevent root rot. Adjust watering post-pruning, initially watering slightly less. Monitor the plant's stress, adjusting care as needed, as Ficus lyrata is sensitive to environmental changes. If unsure, seek advice from a local nursery or plant care professional for optimal results.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ficus/ficus-tree-care.htm