Ficus Benjamin is considered to be evergreen, therefore, when he discards the leaves, the growers begin to look for reasons why this happens. Flowers when grown at home, begin to behave differently, so not always the fall of greens from the branches is a sign of the disease, sometimes this is a natural process.
To determine whether or not to worry if the Benjamin ficus is covered with leaves, it is necessary to know the possible causes that lead to the leaf fall. After all, by identifying the problem, it is easier to cure it and restore its former beauty.
Why did Benjamin Ficus discard the leaves?
If the leaves of the ficus fall slightly and only in the lower part of its crown, then this is considered a natural process. Thus, the plant gets rid of the old foliage that has already become obsolete. This process should not cause concern if the falling off occurs evenly and the trunk bare barely.
If the leaves of the fig tree of Benjamin fall strongly, then this indicates his illness or improperly organized care for him. To identify this, you need to pay attention to their color and general condition.
The main causes of the fall of leaves in the fig tree of Benjamin:
- Lack of nutrients in the soil. Identify this problem by decreasing the size of the leaves and bleaching their color. You can save the ficus by replanting it in a nutritious soil or by feeding it. In order not to burn the roots with fertilizer, it is necessary to pre-wet the substrate in which Benjamin grows.
- Incorrect watering. Leaf fall can begin as a result of insufficient watering, and with excess moisture. In the first case, the leaves dry before drying, crochet, and the twigs become thinner and very brittle. In the second - they are covered with dark spots, the tops die first, and the smell of decay appears from the pot. Ficus requires moderate watering, the frequency of which depends on the climate in the room.
- Defeat by disease or pests. This ficus is prone to infection with thrips, scabies, spider mites, and can also get infectious and fungal diseases. This is most often associated with improperly organized care. When treating, it is very important not to overdo it, as ficus is sensitive to pesticides.
- Insufficient or excessive lighting. Even a healthy young plant will begin to discard leaves if it is in a dark or lighted room. Therefore, in order to avoid this, in winter it is recommended that the ficus be lightened. Destructive for him and direct sunlight, after which hit, the leaves get burned and die.
- Stress. Virtually all the ficuses are very painful for moving (especially with long transportation), transplanting and even pruning for the formation of the crown . Such a reaction may also appear due to a sudden change in temperature (cooling or warming). In order for a ficus to adapt to a new place, it sometimes takes several months, during which
it should be closely monitored, at the first signs of intensification of leaves falling, to take emergency measures (introduce phytohormones or create greenhouse conditions for it). - Unfavorable climatic conditions in the room. Ficus is afraid of drafts, too low and high temperatures in the room where he stands. If the plant is hot, then first the tips of its leaves become brown, and then completely fall off. If it's cold, then leaf fall occurs without significant changes in the color of the sheet plate. Subcooling can also occur due to watering with cold water or from finding it on a cold window sill.