The Ficus Ginseng is a quite impressive plant, whether "normal" as a houseplant or as a bonsai. This is not least due to the lush green leaves. It is all the worse if they discolour or even fall off.

When the Ficus Ginseng loses its leaves, there is cause for concern

Why is my Ficus Ginseng losing its leaves?

The loss of leaves can have very different reasons, especially when it comes to sensitive plants like the Ficus Ginseng. Many of them can be found in care, for example when giving fertilizer or watering, others are based on the location.

The Ficus Ginseng reacts quite sensitively to abrupt changes in location or temperature, lack of light or drafts. Waterlogging can also cause the leaves to fall, as can a lack of water. Despite this, the ficus is not very difficult to care for. Above all, don't expect him to make any blatant changes and don't water him with hard water, because he doesn't like that at all.

The main reasons for leaf loss:

  • Lack of light, especially in winter
  • draft
  • heating air that is too dry or warm
  • abrupt change of location or temperature
  • sunburn
  • water or nutrient deficiency
  • waterlogging

What can I do in case of leaf loss?

Even an evergreen plant like de Ficus Ginseng loses a few leaves from time to time, but you should react promptly to excessive leaf loss. First check the soil for dryness or waterlogging. If the ficus suffers from drought, then water it, if it is too wet, then repotting it in fresh dry potting soil with only sparing watering will help.

Then also carefully examine the location of your Ficus Ginseng. If it's too warm or too cold, adjust the temperature. If your Ficus Ginseng does not get enough light, move it to a brighter spot. However, avoid excessive changes, as the laurel fig (as the ficus ginseng is also called) gets much better if you get used to it slowly.

How can I prevent leaf loss in the future?

In the future, treat your Ficus Ginseng to a bright location without drafts or direct sunlight. Sunburn can also cause leaves to fall off. A summer freshness in the garden or on the balcony strengthens the immune system, a slightly increased humidity also strengthens your ficus. Although the laurel fig can hibernate at normal room temperature, a slightly cooler hibernation is often good for the plant.

Ideal site conditions for the laurel fig:

  • lots of light but no direct sun
  • no draft
  • medium to high humidity
  • Temperature between 18 °C and 22 °C, in winter also between 12 °C and 16 °C, never below 10 °C

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Even an evergreen plant like the Ficus Ginseng needs to renew its foliage from time to time, so some leaf loss is no cause for concern.

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Indoor plants