Every winter many of the leaves on my Ficus benjamina turn yellow and drop. Why is it doing this?
Minnesota Master Gardeners say: Ficus benjamina, or commonly called the weeping fig, is one of the most popular trees that are grown indoors. There are 3 main reasons for them to commonly loose their leaves: (a) adapting to a new environment, (b) over/under watering and (c) insects. It is normal for a ficus to lose 20% of its foliage as it adapts to a new environment, even from one room to another. Ficus enjoy an outing for the summer when night time temperatures have risen above 50 degrees F. and placed in a shady location. They respond favorably to being outdoors with plenty of light, fresh air, humidity and rain water. Healthy green leaves grow abundantly, but when they go back indoors in early fall, before the night time temperatures drop below 50 degrees F., they will lose some of their leaves. They will lose even more, if subjected to colder night temperatures. It is best to place them in the brightest widow, so they can adapt easier to the change. In winter it is wise to wipe th
