When my ficus drops it's leaves, mostly in the fall/winter, it means she wants more water. This year I give it, and almost no leave drop. Yes, I figured it out! She grows in Vulcastrat. This year I'm going to prune her, she gets too wide.
I can relate to personalizing my plant babies. LOL. Mine ID as he. "I am slowly dieing; please help." Yes, they show what they need if we pay attention and learn what symptoms mean what problems. Common signals: Dried tips of leaves = underwatering. Center of plant or roots falling apart = over watering. Generally, when soaking a pot as a watering method, limit the soak to 30 minutes. Most plants don't like extremes from dry to wet.
I refer to all of my plants as "he" as well! Somehow, plants are male, all cats are female, all dogs are male. 😅😂 My brother-in-law and I agree on that point. ❤ The only issue I find with mine is leaves turning white and dropping from under watering. I just learned the let it soak up water from the bottom technique just this minute, so I've stood him in a bowl of water rather than top watering tonight. See how that goes. ❤
I have definitely been over. Watering mine leave dropped tons. I was killing mine I think. Thanks for your information. I’m trying here. I moved mine outside in Indiana See if that helps. It was across from west bright light window. I’m failing her ….. it’s dying….. 😢
my university has a giant hall where it splits our building (it’s a small side campus lol) and in our floor are places where you can put plants (like trees on a sidewalk) and they have these 4 feet tall beautiful weeping figs, BUT instead of pruning them, they just replace them after like 2-3 years :0 because they get “too bushy” next time they get rid of them i’ll just take on of the rejects home with me :))
Wowww so typical of them to just replace these glorious things lol - definitely snag one if you can! It’s hard to find really healthy tall figs like that
My weeping fig has pearl like growth on the under side of some of the leaves. I know this isn't good but don't know what to do for it. I've used an alcohol soaked Q-tip to remove them. Any other suggestions? The tree otherwise looks pretty good
Oh yes I think swabbing with alcohol is the right move. can also try Hydrogen peroxide, that kills pests on contact as well! Try to be consistent and stay on top of it, should take care of the issue!
They should bounce back! They might have been caught in a cold draft? This plant HATES cold drafts so I would put them in a spot that has minimal air flow.
Glad you liked the vid! I’ve had gnats in other plants for sure. The best treatment I’ve seen the quickest results with is diluting some hydrogen peroxide with water and soaking the soil with this treatment every week until they disappear! I have a video about this as well :) you can also try replacing the top inch of soil with fresh soil, since a lot of gnat eggs are laid within the top inch.
You are easy to listen to. I, like you love my weeping fig. I like that you talk with your eyes and your hands as well as your mouth😂, you are very engaging as if I was there having a conversation with you. But enough about you 😆. Why do you think my “Benjamina” has a few leaves with a partial dryness. What is is telling me? It is currently in my front porch facing East, it has been there for the last two years and is thriving except for those recent few leaves.... please help!
Haha thank you so much! 🙌 but that’s interesting about your Ficus - have you been rotating it every week or so? Maybe it needs more even lighting. It might be getting a little sun burned in one particular spot? If it’s just one part of the plant and it’s outside that might be the culprit!
Love your Benjamina. Mine is a baby still but it need to go into a bigger pot. Roots are coming out the bottom but I am terrified to repot. 😰. Anyway... I do have a plant that is my worst at the moment. It’s a sh1t to be honest. Freakin asparagus fern! 🙄. It’s liking what I do then it doesn’t. I can’t figure it out.
Thank you!! Ahhh yes, if you repot the Ficus I would do it without touching the roots or old dirt at all and just drop it in a bigger pot - I think it freaks out when you mess with the roots. And for the fern maybe try putting it in stronger direct sun if it isn't already?? They respond really well to direct sun!
I've never been lucky with these, I think my home isn't suitable. They are really beautiful plants so I'm jealous if you grow them. Maybe they respond to growlights if you have low light? Did you paint the little picture behind you? It's really sweet. Thanks for the tips but I might have to accept they hate me! 💚
Don't give up. Right plant for right environment. Yes grow lights work well. They have a special kind of bulb. Hydroponics are easier to grow indoors. No guessing on watering times. And no chance to over water when using the right aggregate. Go to a hydroponics specialty store. The staff are typically very knowledgeable.
Yes generally if they’re in the same family they require the same care! Occasionally some varieties are tougher than others so just keep an eye on them until you get everything just right
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Mine is in north corner and thrives. I love her. She gets a lot of light because i get most light there in the house..
Bought one two days ago and now I’m moving it to a corner to make sure it gets sunlight. Thank you
Such a lovely kind and caring lady
Tip: Turn your Ficus Benjamina 90 degrees every two weeks to get simetrical growth.
Hi, any tips on how to take care of this plant in winter? When it doesn't get sunlight that much.
When my ficus drops it's leaves, mostly in the fall/winter, it means she wants more water. This year I give it, and almost no leave drop. Yes, I figured it out! She grows in Vulcastrat. This year I'm going to prune her, she gets too wide.
I just got new plant to this and it was shedding it's leave now I know what to do that u for the tips
I’m so curious, what happened to the really sad on with the plaited trunks that was protesting after being repotted? Did it rally?
I can relate to personalizing my plant babies. LOL. Mine ID as he.
"I am slowly dieing; please help." Yes, they show what they need if we pay attention and learn what symptoms mean what problems. Common signals:
Dried tips of leaves = underwatering.
Center of plant or roots falling apart = over watering. Generally, when soaking a pot as a watering method, limit the soak to 30 minutes. Most plants don't like extremes from dry to wet.
I refer to all of my plants as "he" as well! Somehow, plants are male, all cats are female, all dogs are male. 😅😂 My brother-in-law and I agree on that point. ❤
The only issue I find with mine is leaves turning white and dropping from under watering. I just learned the let it soak up water from the bottom technique just this minute, so I've stood him in a bowl of water rather than top watering tonight. See how that goes. ❤
I just got it and this video definitely helps, thank you, I hope mine will grow too
I have definitely been over. Watering mine leave dropped tons. I was killing mine I think. Thanks for your information. I’m trying here. I moved mine outside in Indiana See if that helps. It was across from west bright light window. I’m failing her ….. it’s dying….. 😢
Super helpful and interesting. Just bought one for my home and she is happy and cosy settling in well.
Nice! Your previous Benjamina video is the reason I found you and subscribed. 🤗
I am honored 😂 thank you! And thank you to my ficus too
By the way I’m in Colorado, and they had west sunset for light.
You are comedy! Fun to watch ✌🏽
Just had to comment and let you know you're very funny. How pleasant!
I have one but it lost all leaves !!! I dunno what did I do wrong 😢
Welcome again enjoy your vlgs and I'm here for support for you 👍👍👍❤️
my university has a giant hall where it splits our building (it’s a small side campus lol) and in our floor are places where you can put plants (like trees on a sidewalk) and they have these 4 feet tall beautiful weeping figs, BUT instead of pruning them, they just replace them after like 2-3 years :0 because they get “too bushy”
next time they get rid of them i’ll just take on of the rejects home with me :))
Wowww so typical of them to just replace these glorious things lol - definitely snag one if you can! It’s hard to find really healthy tall figs like that
I have one too and is like the prettiest plant:3
Can't wait to see it growing like your
Nice! Yours will grow quick I'm sure 😊
I have one that I've been growing as a bonsai for 14 years. These trees are tanks
That’s amazing, I love tank-like plants they’re the best haha
My weeping fig has pearl like growth on the under side of some of the leaves. I know this isn't good but don't know what to do for it. I've used an alcohol soaked Q-tip to remove them. Any other suggestions? The tree otherwise looks pretty good
Oh yes I think swabbing with alcohol is the right move. can also try Hydrogen peroxide, that kills pests on contact as well! Try to be consistent and stay on top of it, should take care of the issue!
I have 2 babies. Probably 8” tall. This is their first winter and dropped almost all leaves. Will it come back in the spring, or is it done?
They should bounce back! They might have been caught in a cold draft? This plant HATES cold drafts so I would put them in a spot that has minimal air flow.
Thanks for the video! I have one of these too! Do you get nats? I get some but I’m not sure how to get rid of them! Help!
Glad you liked the vid! I’ve had gnats in other plants for sure. The best treatment I’ve seen the quickest results with is diluting some hydrogen peroxide with water and soaking the soil with this treatment every week until they disappear! I have a video about this as well :) you can also try replacing the top inch of soil with fresh soil, since a lot of gnat eggs are laid within the top inch.
You are easy to listen to. I, like you love my weeping fig. I like that you talk with your eyes and your hands as well as your mouth😂, you are very engaging as if I was there having a conversation with you. But enough about you 😆. Why do you think my “Benjamina” has a few leaves with a partial dryness. What is is telling me? It is currently in my front porch facing East, it has been there for the last two years and is thriving except for those recent few leaves.... please help!
Haha thank you so much! 🙌 but that’s interesting about your Ficus - have you been rotating it every week or so? Maybe it needs more even lighting. It might be getting a little sun burned in one particular spot? If it’s just one part of the plant and it’s outside that might be the culprit!
Love your Benjamina. Mine is a baby still but it need to go into a bigger pot. Roots are coming out the bottom but I am terrified to repot. 😰. Anyway... I do have a plant that is my worst at the moment. It’s a sh1t to be honest. Freakin asparagus fern! 🙄. It’s liking what I do then it doesn’t. I can’t figure it out.
Thank you!! Ahhh yes, if you repot the Ficus I would do it without touching the roots or old dirt at all and just drop it in a bigger pot - I think it freaks out when you mess with the roots. And for the fern maybe try putting it in stronger direct sun if it isn't already?? They respond really well to direct sun!
I've never been lucky with these, I think my home isn't suitable. They are really beautiful plants so I'm jealous if you grow them. Maybe they respond to growlights if you have low light? Did you paint the little picture behind you? It's really sweet. Thanks for the tips but I might have to accept they hate me! 💚
Don't give up. Right plant for right environment.
Yes grow lights work well. They have a special kind of bulb.
Hydroponics are easier to grow indoors. No guessing on watering times. And no chance to over water when using the right aggregate.
Go to a hydroponics specialty store. The staff are typically very knowledgeable.
Any ideas if the curly one needs the same care?
Yes generally if they’re in the same family they require the same care! Occasionally some varieties are tougher than others so just keep an eye on them until you get everything just right
Can I put my ficus Benjamina next to the window?
You certainly can! I doesn’t like hot direct afternoon sun but morning light would be great
I came for the ficus but stayed for you ❤ I also decided not to re pot my ficus after your video.
Can a ficus survive tempratures below 60 F?
They may survive if they’re well established but most houseplants prefer 60 degrees and up !
My ficus is thriving. So proud.
Yassss so proud of you too 👏
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The grumpy cat of trees
Great video
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Lol I feel you on the time doesn't make sense in 2020 statement
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Aw thank you!! So glad your ficus is loving life ❤️
I love your personality! Just subscribed, hopefully we have more of the same plants, I haven't checked... lol
Thank you!! 🥰
"Gender" 😂😂😂
He she baby? People know its a plant?
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