It used to be in front of the window but the leaves were getting sunburnt so I moved it next to the window. Possibly too much water because the soil is still wet from last week when I watered it last. I’m just not doing too well with this plant but I think I can turn it back around.
by iswrtut6
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Definitely let the soil dry out between waterings. These thrive on a little neglect. Also, whenever a plant’s environment changes or it is repotted it will struggle for a short period before adjusting, so that’s probably part of what’s going on too. Overall it looks pretty good.
I wouldn’t say you’re doing anything wrong necessarily. Let the soil dry out before watering again. I have mine in a north facing window and it seems to like that. They are known for their dramatic response to any changes in their lives. Leaving the store and coming to your home probably initiated the leaves dropping off. Find a spot for it and leave it be, it’ll get better! Some people say if you gently shake the “trunk” of it every so often to mimic natural stimuli like wind it’ll make them grow better/be more hardy. I’ve tried it and I’m not sure that it made a difference but 🤷🏼♀️
I have a feeling it wasn’t sunburn, more likely damage around the perimeter from over-watering. Sun damage is going to appear as beige or dark patches on the foliage that is closest to the source.
These guys will drop leaves rapidly if the roots stay moist for too long.
More light and less water should solve the issue, unless the soil can’t dry out almost entirely in ~7 days.
Don’t stress, friend, ficuses LOVE to drop leaves. It’s their favorite defense mechanism and is often the first thing they do when moved to a new location; I work in a garden center and always warn customers who buy a ficus that it will probably lose its leaves before growing into its new space.
Having said that, you should def. let the soil dry completely before you water it. I work in a greenhouse where the ficuses get intense light all day, and we STILL let them sit dry for a week or so before watering again.
They need lots of indirect sunlight
Two of my ficus tineke leaves are turning pink and yellowish. Is that normal?
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sunlight. it’s always sunlight. they can tell you ‘oh it only needs a bit of indirect sunlight’ as much as they want. however, they usually dont tell you that these plants need A TON of indirect sunlight..