Why Ficus benjamina leaves fall? Simple tips on how to preserve the rich crown

  • Dec 24, 2019
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Good day to all those who love the culture room! Let's talk about the wonderful indoor ornamental plants - Ficus benjamina that complements any interior, and whose height is about two to three meters. Culture is not undemanding, because if anything she does not like, she immediately begins to get rid of the leaves. Bald shoots can upset any of us. But all can be corrected!

Photo problems. Familiar? Read the article to the end, to restore the health of plants and magnificent views. Some of the images of the material taken from the Internet
Photo problems. Familiar? Read the article to the end, to restore the health of plants and magnificent views. Some of the images of the material taken from the Internet

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Often this can happen in the winter. Polyset plant can very quickly because of the short daylight hours, the heat from the heating device and very low humidity. But the retention of the crown and decorative ficus possible!

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Let us examine a number of reasons why the plant leaves fall, and actions to be taken.

The reasons for the drop - which is not to the liking of Ficus?

If the plant drops leaves, this is the main feature of its stress state.

The reasons are many:

  • On the plant could live pests, which takes away nutrients, respectively leaves are affected.
  • Ficus is sensitive to light. Species with green foliage prefer partial shade and diffuse light, and with the green-white - it is necessary as much as possible of the sun. Generally, it is a culture that is very fond of light. If a plant fails to place in the room, move the container, and even daylight hours become shorter, while Ficus will upset you deciduous leaves.
ficus leaves
ficus leaves
  • As for watering, it is necessary to adjust to Benjamin, that there be the same "golden mean." The soil should be dry, and pour it is also not necessary - it will eventually lead to Listopad. How to water the ficus, it depends on many factors: the age of the culture and structure of the soil, the size of the capacity and features of the microclimate in the house. Recommended start watering when the soil was dry and a half centimeters from the top.
  • Plants need high humidity. When the heating season in the homes it is close to a catastrophic figure. You can use a humidifier in the room where growing ficus. Also assistant can become a common dish with a slowly evaporating water. Do not forget to regularly spray the plant cushy little water (preferably on a daily basis or at least once every two or three days).
  • Ficus benjamina is home to tropical Asia, low plant will not be able to transfer heat. Do not let even light drafts, they can lead to leaf fall. Watering culture need only warm water (from twenty three degrees Celsius or higher). Ficus is a lover of a hot shower.

As you can see, the reasons - weight. Changing the foliage will give you some tips:

  • The appearance of dry dark tips or fringe shows in plant responses to low humidity.
  • Yellowed foliage speaks about possible Gulf or the lack of sunlight. When the moisture in excess and cultural roots begin to rot - begins abundant leaf fall.
  • When fresh branches ficus thin and foliage - a rare and fine, it should tell you that the plant is not enough sunlight or nutrients.
  • If the leaves wilt and curl around the edges is likely to lower values ​​of temperatures took their toll.
Sad picture!
Sad picture!

The signs that we have listed, indirect, did not rely exclusively on them. Rate care in general, try to understand, that did not suit your pet. Now, let's talk about how to save the ficus.

What if the Ficus benjamina leaves dropped?

The Ficus benjamina are pretty tacky
The Ficus benjamina are pretty tacky

Take note of these tips:

  • Look, there was no Ficus habitat of pests. It is necessary to define obligatory for any adverse change in the appearance of the home culture. If pests are found, resort to the help of special drugs. Do not experiment with folk remedies, Float bought insecticide and acaricide. So you can understand with the problem much faster.
  • It is recommended to process a plant growth stimulant, which will accelerate the getting used to arising stress conditions. Use "Appin" or "Zirconia" or solution of succinic acid.
  • Move the container with the plant in place, which is always well lit.
  • Culture need a suitable environment. Avoid drafts, time Operate Watering lukewarm waters.
  • If leaf lasts very long and very big, need urgent change. It is necessary to check if the root system is rotting.

Even if ficus quite bald, he quickly leaves begin to acquire, if he will return favorable conditions. When the cause is the short daylight hours, you just need to wait for the spring period, or provide additional illumination.

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