Jyrl,

That's a lovely F. benjamina. Expect it to drop leaves, sometimes a complete leaf drop. This is normal! Your tree awill adapt to its new environment in time and be very happy. The spot in which it is growing looks ideal to me. No additional light is needed, IMHO. Your tree will adapt to its new light level, whether it is more intense or less intense than its previous home. Turn it a half turn once a week.

Leaf drop, either a leaf here or there, or a complete drop (F. benjamina are known to do complete leaf drops every so often), can occur any time of year, but most likely over winter...shorter day lengths. New leaves will come shortly. Your tree is not dead, or dying, just renewing itself!

Watch out for spider mites. Sticky, wet looking leaves dripping sticky resin onto the floor/furniture below the tree are signs. There are effective organic controls like insecticidal soap. Good care, no stress, reduces the possibility of mites.

Just maintain good cultural practices. No over watering, and fertilizing lightly only when actively growing. Fertilizing follows growth, not precedes it.

Fertilize AFTER new growth starts on its own, stop/slack off when growth slows/stops. There should be at least a 4-6 month no fertilizing period every year when you just water. Excellent drainage, and never let it sit in water in its drip tray.

Prune very lightly any time. Never take off more than 10% of the total green mass a year.

I gave my nephew a 1M F. benjamina, 27 years ago that is a magnificent 2.5M tree today. It grows very well inside, in bright shade, no real, direct sunlight.

F. benjamia are extremely tough, resilient house trees.

Enjoy your tree.

Moses

Yes, like many tropical house plants being kept indoors in northern climates watering and fertilization of these is best concentrated in the summer and greatly minimized during the winter, when the specimen is basically resting - as though it were an outdoor plant.

Looks like this example could use a significantly bigger pot come spring.

This link will help you better understand your tree.

http://forums2.gardenweb.com/discussions/1476078/ficus-trees-in-containers-iv?n=223

Also, Moses, I must say your nephews tree is growing extremely slowly.

Ive seen the same growth in a 2/3 year period.

Two years ago this tree was about 3.5’ tall. It’s now over 7’ but I’ve chopped the top bad many times, so it would be much taller.

Well, I was trying to post a pic but this site is having serious issues tonight.