Yellowing leaves on a Benji

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This Benjamina isn't too happy. It's been in full sun, not over watered, (maybe under watered) and has not been fertilized for about three weeks. Our weather has been in the high 80's and humid. The soil is fast draining and contains roughly 60% to 40% inorganic to organic materials. It has been outside for about a month and a half. I've moved it to a shady spot and hopefully it will recover. These symptoms are also showing on another ficus, so I think it has to be something that I'm doing wrong. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Bob.

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legatoistheman

I have a couple of ficus and what i suspect is that if the leaves are drooping it needs more water. They are pretty tolerant, but in tropical climates which they come from they get a lot more water. Water it thoroughly until the water runs clear out of the pot on the bottom then check back in a week.

007

I'd check a lot sooner than once a week. I check my ficus on a daily basis and when the temps are over 80, they frequently need water daily. If you have a fast draining soil mix, and with temps over 80, daily watering is a good idea in my opinion.

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agraham

It's hard to tell from the pictures,but the leaves look dull,not just dry.Check for spider mites.

andy

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