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Dying Ficus--HELP!

12 years ago

I have an indoor ficus that sits near a north facing window. It has not been overwatered. My ficus started dropping its leaves a couple of months ago and eventually dropped all of them. The branches started dying as well. I repotted it a couple of weeks ago, but it has continued to die. Now the only live part is the base of the trunk. Is there any way to save my tree?

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bonsaist
12 years ago
I'm wondering if you have it near a heat, It's possible dry air inside is causing it to drop. Some ficus species require high humidity and some will thrive indoors. Just prune off the dead twigs. It should sprout back.
tropicbreezent
12 years ago
Do you know what type of Ficus it is? Photos?
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Pino's Figs http://FigNuts.Ca
12 years ago
Try and get some healthy cuttings from it so you can grow a new.
Also most Figs require a dormancy period of 2-3 months. If it is dropping its leaves move it to a cold area with no light (unheated garage) and let it sleep for a couple of months it should comeback in spring. If not you have the cuttings just grow a new one.

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