Can I save this plant? I’m scared we fried it by exposin...
2ft to light, indirect
8” pot with drainage
Last watered 7 months ago
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Could you share what conditions it was in? Ficus benjamina is more than able to tolerate direct light. In Singapore it's a landscape tree, grows massive in full sun. Faster than most other trees too.
I'd say they have more of an issue regarding change in conditions and humidity, as well as temperature. Overall they prefer a stable, warm environment with high humidity. Use a humidifier if necessary, and keep away from ducts, vents, AC or heating.
I'm quite concerned with the looks of that soil too. Better check for rot or smt
I'd say they have more of an issue regarding change in conditions and humidity, as well as temperature. Overall they prefer a stable, warm environment with high humidity. Use a humidifier if necessary, and keep away from ducts, vents, AC or heating.
I'm quite concerned with the looks of that soil too. Better check for rot or smt
@emilyl13 Hi Emily ,Is this a bonsai you purchased ? If it is they are a bit different in needs to outdoor figs . It looks as if they’re growing back to me . Morning sun is great for them but the scorching sun of the late day is a no no . If it is in fact a bonsai read read read they are different in their needs than outdoor figs . I’ve lost two due to all day sun . However if it was an outdoor plant you bought in then I’d be apt. to agree with @Araceae
@ILoveMyPlants I don’t think it’s a bonsai? I didn’t actually purchase this plant, it’s my housemates that I’m looking after while she’s away and I’m trying to give it back to her in better condition. It looked a lot like the photos of weeping figs before it lost its leaves. I think maybe it got too much late day sun that sounds right. Thanks for the help!
@Araceae It used to be in direct sunlight probably morning to mid afternoon. It probably didn’t get enough water during that period either. Then all the leaves got crispy and fell off. That’s when I took over its care, watered it, gave it some fertiliser spray, and added it to Greg about a week ago. Since then I’ve kept in in a corner next to the window that doesn’t get much direct sunlight - but I can move it back into direct if that’s better? I just didn’t want to fry it again 😁 It’s also cloudy nearly 100% of the time now so currently there’s barely any direct sunlight coming through the window anyway