Ficus Losing Leaves - Knowledgebase Question

Wilmington, NC
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Question by jayseael
January 10, 2000
My ficus tree keeps losing its leaves. It's been repotted and potting soil with nutrients has been added.
-is this normal for it to lose leaves at this rate (branches are almost bare)?
-what is an appropriate amount to water it?
-what kind of light might it need?

Many of the leaves are also withered and discolored.


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Answer from NGA
January 10, 2000
house is very dry during the heating season, you might also consider raising the humidity level around the plant by setting the pot on a pebble tray (a tray of pebbles and water, set the pot on the pebbles and keep the water level just below the bottom of the pot) or possibly running a humidifier.


house is very dry during the heating season, you might also consider raising the humidity level around the plant by setting the pot on a pebble tray (a tray of pebbles and water, set the pot on the pebbles and keep the water level just below the bottom of the pot) or possibly running a humidifier.


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