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Okay, so I've put this tree and several other ficuses of various varieties outside a few days ago. Some of them had now got badly marked leaves which are going soft; all are losing leaves - some more so than others. Those with larger leaves also have branches which started collapsing under the weight of the leaves as soon as they got wet. I know ficus often drop leaves when they are moved and there are some signs of growth, but I'm still unhappy with the way they look right now. How long must I expect it to take until they look 'normal' again?

Initially they were in a position where they were getting sun until early afternoon, but I have now moved them to a position where they get shade from about midday. These are the only possible outdoor spots I have for them so where are they better off? Would it have been better to start them in the shadier position before putting them where it is hot for longer? There are a couple of trees I really like among them and I'd hate to do the wrong thing.

24-Dec-2007	#17
GinaRothfels bonsaiTALK Journeyman Join Date: Nov-2007 Country: South Africa Posts: 46	Okay, so I've put this tree and several other ficuses of various varieties outside a few days ago. Some of them had now got badly marked leaves which are going soft; all are losing leaves - some more so than others. Those with larger leaves also have branches which started collapsing under the weight of the leaves as soon as they got wet. I know ficus often drop leaves when they are moved and there are some signs of growth, but I'm still unhappy with the way they look right now. How long must I expect it to take until they look 'normal' again? Initially they were in a position where they were getting sun until early afternoon, but I have now moved them to a position where they get shade from about midday. These are the only possible outdoor spots I have for them so where are they better off? Would it have been better to start them in the shadier position before putting them where it is hot for longer? There are a couple of trees I really like among them and I'd hate to do the wrong thing.