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I’ve owned this Ficus Audrey for an over a year, and its health is steadily declining. It used to be a lush, vibrant green (see attached "before" photos), but it has turned a dull, dark gray-green.

Current Symptoms:
New growth: Constantly emerges small and curled.
Old leaves: Developing strange white patches.
Color change: Vibrant green has faded to a dull, matte gray-green.

Care Routine:
Light: Placed close to a West-facing window.
Watering: I let the soil dry out properly between waterings.
Soil: Well-aerated, fast-draining mix (water drains straight through).
Fertilizer: Soluble fertilizer added during every watering throughout spring and summer.

Pests: Checked thoroughly and cannot find any visible signs of pests.

Any ideas on what might be causing this? Thank you!

I’ve owned this Ficus Audrey for an over a year, and its health is steadily declining. It used to be a lush, vibrant green (see attached "before" photos), but it has turned a dull, dark gray-green.

Current Symptoms:
New growth: Constantly emerges small and curled.
Old leaves: Developing strange white patches.
Color change: Vibrant green has faded to a dull, matte gray-green.

Care Routine:
Light: Placed close to a West-facing window.
Watering: I let the soil dry out properly between waterings.
Soil: Well-aerated, fast-draining mix (water drains straight through).
Fertilizer: Soluble fertilizer added during every watering throughout spring and summer.

Pests: Checked thoroughly and cannot find any visible signs of pests.

Any ideas on what might be causing this? Thank you!

I moved my patio furniture which we usually cover with an outdoor furniture cover and found black spots in the bare concrete floor.

Is this dangerous black mold? Can it spread ? How to clean?