Why Does My Weeping Fig Loses Leaves?

Do you water your weeping fig often?

Do you water your weeping fig rarely?

Is your weeping fig placed in a shade?

Are there any visible pests attacking your weeping fig?

Are there any signs of diseases on your weeping fig?

Overwatering can cause a ficus tree to lose leaves. Water the soil only when the very top of the soil is dry, but make sure that your ficus tree’s pot has good drainage. If you have overwatered the tree, root rot may have set in and you will need to treat the ficus tree for that.

Underwatering can cause a ficus tree to lose leaves. Water the soil only when the very top of the soil is dry, but make sure that your ficus tree’s pot has good drainage. If you have let your ficus tree’s soil dry out completely, you may need to soak the tree’s container in the tub for an hour to properly rehydrate the soil.

Insufficient light is one of the main reasons for weeping figs leaf drop. A ficus tree that is getting too little light will look sparse and spindly. New leaves may appear pale. Move your plant to a location where it will get more light.

Ficus trees are susceptible to few pests that can cause a leaf drop. If this is the problem, you will need to treat the plant with an insecticide like neem oil.

Ficus trees are occasionally affected by fungal diseases, that can cause a leaf drop. Often, a ficus tree with a fungus will have yellow or brown spots on the leaves. Copper or sulfur-based fungicides can stop the further development of the most leaf spot diseases.

The most common cause for dropping ficus leaves is the change in the environment. If the humidity and temperature in your house have changed due to the change of seasons, your weeping fig might have suffered. Keep your plant away from drafty windows and doors, air conditioners, and heaters. Use a humidifier in the winter, when the air gets dry. And, once you have placed your ficus tree in your home, do not move it.