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What's wrong with my fig

10 years ago

My fig leaves feel really dry and like sandpaper is this normal?


also they seem to be getting holes in the leaves not sure if it's bugs as I've put slug pellets down around it but still happening here's a few pictures

It's currently in a 40l air pot with plenty of room for growth. I'd just rather contain the roots for now.

I want this fig tree to grow into a tall standard some day but so far I may be doing something wrong! Anyone got any advice? Cheers

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  • 10 years ago
    last modified: 10 years ago

    Where are you located? Please put that information in your profile as your location is so important in responding to any questions.

  • 10 years ago

    The sandpaper feel is normal on some varieties of fig trees. I have a
    few of those where the leaves are stiff and rough. I have others with
    very smooth leaves. We had a severe heat wave a month ago where temps
    rose above 112 degrees F. Many of my fruit trees including figs were
    damaged and have yellowing or brown edges.

    How often do you water?

    How old is your tree?

    What size is the container?

    You need to add your location and planting zone in your profile so we can better help you. Go to edit profile (hover over your photo next to Your Houzz top of the page on the right. Find the Planting Zone field, and fill it in. Save.

    Are you in a hot, dry location or a steamy tropical one?

    Your leaves look very dry around the holes, which could have been caused by winds.


  • 10 years ago

    I live in the UK. Average temp is 10c to 20c during the year however today it is 32c but these leaves have been like this for a while now. It's been planted around 2 month ago from a nursery.


    i water nearly every day when it's been sunny and hot. Otherwise it rains here quite a lot.


    this is a brown turkey variety that's supposed to be hardy for my location.


    its in a 40l airpot.



  • 10 years ago

    Figs don't like wet feet. That means they don't like their roots to be sitting in water. What kind of planting mix do you have in your pot? It should be well drained so it is barely damp. I think you might be watering too often.

    I do live in a Mediterranean climate which is perfect for figs, but even here, we only give our figs in containers water 3 x a week. Ours are on drip systems so they get a slow drip for about 45 minutes when they are watered.

    The soil in the containers is about one part potting soil, one part perlite and one part local sandy dirt (from our property) Our local dirt is very coarse sand and drains well. Be sure the planting mix in your container is very well draining.

    The brownish grey spots on the bottom leaf look like there is just a rotting problem from too much water.

    Not sure about the holes, unless the plant went from complete cloudcover to hot sun and got a little sunburned. Figs don't have a lot of bugs that bother them. They are pretty tough. Too much water will kill them.

  • 10 years ago

    There is a cheap little thing you can get online. Google the word, "Soil Sleuth," It's just a plastic stick with notches and a pointed end. CHEAP! You can even make one yourself from a stick. You insert it into the soil, turn it, and pull it back up. The soil sticks in the notches and you can see and feel how moist or dry the soil is. This little thing will help you understand when it is time to water. It also aerates the soil, which is a good thing too.

  • 10 years ago

    I bet that would clear up if you added worm castings to the pot ;)

    this would provide the plant everything it needs, giving it enough strength to resist bugs, fungus, nematodes, etc.

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