r/FicusTrees

I’ve had the plant since about July. One day last week it was thriving and then the next day it looked like this.

I water the plant about once per week until the soil is damp (drainage at the bottom) but check the first two inches of soil first to confirm it’s dry.

It’s in a well lit room and gets plenty of indirect light. The room is warm but not overly so.

I recently added a little more soil to the top of the plant after the stalks went limp.

I’m confused because one stalk is doing well and the other two are struggling. There seems to be a new stalk growing at the bottom as well.

Any tips for keeping them happy for the winter? I cleaned them with alcohol and mint soap for bugs. What have you observed? (The lights are also being upgraded in a few weeks to above ceiling lights)

Hi folks - my FLF is too big (woe is me!)

Just kidding - but I do need help. (Location: Chicago suburbs)

This fig used to be in a much larger window (before moving homes). Because of its size, we placed it in the corner near this south facing window. As a result, the right side is boomin’ and the left….not as much. It’s becoming quite lopsided and tippy. I’d like to make two changes:

1. Take a couple feet off the top of right hand side (mostly the top dense leaf bunch (potentially to propogate)
2. Move it to the bay window (west facing) in the second photo

Will this be too much shock for my fragile fig?

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!