Why Is My Mistletoe Fig Shedding Its Leaves? Also, Some Of The Leaves Are Yellow.

Question

It is in the middle of our residence move and I think it doesn’t have enough light. Joanne Patti, zone 7a, PA, houseplant lover.

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Answer 1

It is probably due to low light conditions. They can stand low light for a time, but they are happiest with high light. The soil should be allowed to dry out between waterings.

And, unless you have a variety that is supposed to have white, speckled leaves, it looks like the tree has a pest. Spray the leaves front and back with Neem oil. Here is more on its care.

https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/ficus-deltoidea/