Ficus is a fairly popular indoor plant. There are more than 20 species of ficus that can be grown at home. All species produce a lot of oxygen, are easy to propagate, and can be shaped, which is why they are so popular. Sometimes, the leaves of ficus trees will begin to turn yellow and fall off. This happens most often in the fall and winter. We'll tell you why ficus leaves turn yellow and what you can do to bring them back to health in this BubGo article. If the leaves of a ficus tree turn yellow, you should take action immediately.
Tip: The most common type of ficus is the rubber-containing ficus. It is often found on your grandmother's windowsill. Its leaves are large, shiny, and have a beautiful dark green color.
How to restore the plant to health: detailed table below
Usually, the leaves start to turn yellow due to improper care of the ficus tree. The reasons why this happens in most cases are as follows.
| Cause | Description of the problem | Solution |
| Frequent movement of plants from one place to another. | Ficus plants do not like to move from one place to another frequently. They can become stressed. Growth is slow and the leaves are yellow. | You must immediately choose the most suitable place in your home for this flower. |
| Violation of temperature regime | Too low or too high room temperatures can also adversely affect the plant. 46 °F (8°C) sudden changes in temperature are very noticeable for him. Ficus leaves begin to turn yellow. The optimum temperature for successful fig growing is 59-68 °F (15-20 °C). Ficus trees come from warm countries, so they need to find a warm place without drafts. Do not put ficus in a drafty place. | In winter, if the pot is on a windowsill, you need to place foam under it or several layers of the substrate under the laminate. Such a layer will protect the roots from the cold coming from the windowsill. |
| Wrong watering | Heavy watering is harmful to ficus trees. If there are no drainage holes in the pot, big problems can occur. Water stays in the pot and the roots will only rot. | Watering a ficus should be moderate. |
| Improper air humidity | Dry air can adversely affect the decorative appearance of a ficus tree. If he does not have enough air humidity, the leaves will turn yellow and fall off. | Do not place ficus pots near hot radiators. |
| Wrong lighting | If the sun's burning rays fall on the leaves, they will turn yellow and dry out. Plants can also feel depressed in strong shadows. | Place the pots in a location with good diffused lighting - near a window so that sunlight enters through thin curtains. East windows work well. |
| Lack of nutrition | If there is not enough nutrition, then the plant does not have the strength to grow. Young leaves start to turn yellow and fall off. | It is necessary to feed houseplants with any general-purpose fertilizer. |
| Pests appear | Ficus trees are often attacked by aphids, mesquite, and spider mites. | Check your ficus regularly, especially the underside of the leaves. If you find someone, then treat with any insecticide. I often use Actara, and as a rule, one treatment is enough. You can use Azadirachtin, which is great for fighting all kinds of insects. Remove the affected leaves from the plant. |
| Diseases | With chlorosis, the leaves turn yellow. If the problem is not solved, the flowers will die. Lack of sunlight may cause chlorosis. | You need to move the plant to a brighter place, observe the flower for a while and feed it with iron chelate. Fungal diseases must be treated with fungicides. |
If the soil in the pot is too moist for a long time and the room temperature is below 59 °F (15 °C), the leaves of the red-leaved ficus will turn yellow. Under these conditions, the soil will not dry out and the root system will begin to rot. As a result, it will no longer be able to absorb water, thus dehydrating the plant and causing it to drop its leaves.
The leaves will first turn yellow and then fall off. If this happens, raise the room temperature or move the pot to a warmer place. The heat will cause the soil to dry out faster and the problem will be solved.
If it is neglected, remove the roots from the pot, examine them and dry them outside the pot. If the roots have rotted, prune them back into the pot.
Tip: To help the plant recover faster afterward, you can spray it with an insecticide and water it with the same product.
There are several reasons why Ficus trees turn yellow.
1. Moving from one place to another.
2. From drafts, especially cold drafts in winter.
3. from lack of light.
It is very important to find out the cause of leaf drop and eliminate it as soon as possible.
Ficus trees are evergreen plants. However, each leaf has its own lifespan. A leaf usually has an average lifespan of two to three years before it turns yellow and falls off. A healthy plant will lose a few leaves every month, usually from the lower layers. If this happens intermittently, it is normal.
However, if the leaves begin to fall off in large numbers, an urgent search for the cause is needed. The lower leaves may turn yellow due to magnesium deficiency. It is necessary to feed houseplants with magnesium potassium or magnesium sulfate.
There are three main reasons for the discoloration of the tips of the plates.
1. Pests - If the edges of the leaves start to turn yellow, the most common culprit is spider mites. In addition to the yellowing of the edges, characteristic dots will appear on the leaves. If left unchecked, the leaves will die. The plant should be sprayed with insecticide.
2. Improper watering - Frequent watering can also cause the edges of the leaves to turn yellow. In this case, the ficus should be transplanted as soon as possible, some new dry soil added, a good layer of drainage put in place, and the soil in the pot loosened regularly.
3. Sun - Exposure to direct sunlight can also cause the edges of the leaves to turn yellow. Pots should be moved to a different location.
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