I just got a braided fiscus tree, I have had it for 3 days and now all the lewaves are falling off. what can I do to save my tree. I had to repot it when I got it to a larger pot should I keep it watered or let it dry out? I think the location is prefect for it
not too much sun not to little. Help me Please
2007-04-10 12:37:53 · 7 answers · asked by Jean P 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Your ficus plant is just adjusting to it's new environment. Your home environment is totally different from it's surroundings when you bought it, so it's just normal for it to adjust again. It usually losses leaves but only the older ones. The younger ones will remain.
If you plan to re-pot it wait until it recovers from shock, otherwise you might do more damage. Keep the soil moist only, if you water it too much at this stage you might cause the roots to rot.
Sound to me that you have it on an ideal place, leave it there for now. Once it recovered you can move it to a better place if you want. It should be okay to move then.
Don't be afraid to bond with your new ficus plant. You might not know it but plants like it too as we enjoy them. I've been doing it for all my plants. I had my ficus for at least 8 years now and it turning into a big bonsai now (it's still in the process).
Next time if you bought a new plant, try to acclimatised them first. To do this you have to cover them with a clear plastic, dry cleaner clear plastics for example. Close the plastic bag to create a micro climate for plant, to maintain the humidity inside until your plant adjusted. Have it covered for a week at least then after that start punching a hole, one or two a day, on the plastic bag until it's all tattered, then remove it. It should be okay then. Good luck with your new plant.
2007-04-10 14:20:11 · answer #1 · answered by egan 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
First thing fiscus trees do not i repeat do not like to be moved so find a good spot for it and treat it normally, water it and then let it dry out, secondly it could have kind of gone into shock from transplanting just watch it dont move it and Im sure before to long the plant will be sprouting new growth.
2007-04-10 15:39:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is perfectly normal for your Ficus tree to drop a lot of leaves when it is moved to a new location. It is something that those trees do--they are sensitive to changes in location.
This is a cold-sensitive tree, and it should not be outside in frosty conditions--it will die. If it has a fairly warm environment (50F+) then it will recover--simply keep the soil consistantly moist, but not too moist, and never soggy. In a few weeks, give it a light dose of fertilizer, and it will grow new leaves and look even better. Give it another light dose of fertilizer about a month after that, and it will get really full and look great.
Keep in mind that these trees are sensitive to changes in location, and plan accordingly if you ever need to move it.
2007-04-10 12:54:40 · answer #3 · answered by hoov 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The ficus is notorious for dropping leaves when moved even slightly....that is it's protection and strong point. They have an amazing ability to adapt and dropping their leaves is the first step. After moving, just keep it watered and in good light. It will recover.... Remember, let the soil dry out for a few days before watering again...the soil needs to breathe....I water mine only two times each month and it does great....good luck
2007-04-10 18:14:14 · answer #4 · answered by C Shannon 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ficus trees are notorious divas -- they drop their leaves whenever they are even slightly unhappy. Yours is likely unhappy about the change in location and the repotting. Not to worry, once it has settled into its new home, it will stop sulking.
For general recommendations for growing ficus trees, see http://www.ehow.com/tips_9375.html . They don't like frequent watering, but do appreciate higher humidity and misting.
2007-04-10 12:52:17 · answer #5 · answered by Lily 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
FICUS TREES OF ALL KINDS hate TO BE MOVED TOUCHED OR OTHERWISE DISTURBED. Right now it resents you! hopefully it will adjust to its new environment and re leaf in a couple of months, MOST of them do!
They are the one plant in the garden shop I hate to carry because they are so temperamental!
2007-04-10 13:04:30 · answer #6 · answered by bugsie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
GO get plant food... and keep it in perfect sun conditions
2007-04-10 12:51:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋