For some people, indoor plants become as important as pets. That's why the owners sincerely worry if the plants begin to wither the leaves. Ficuses are one of the most popular domestic plants. That is why many people have to wonder why the leaves turn yellow at the ficus.
In fact, there are several reasons why the yellow leaves of the ficuses. And, by the way, it is worth noting that the yellowing of the ficus is not always associated with the disease. However, there are also diseases, because of which the leaves turn yellow. Let's talk about all the possible causes of the wilting of the leaves of plants.
Natural causes
To begin with, let us recall natural causes. The fact is that leaves of ficus live from two to three years. At the end of this period, the leaves turn yellow and begin to die. Therefore, if the bottom leaves have turned yellow on your ficus, then you should not be frightened. Just a flower sheds old leaves to give more life juices to young ones. However, this option is not suitable for those cases when the leaves on the plant begin to turn yellow massively.
Stress from changing places
If the leaves fall off massively, then perhaps this is due to changes in the living conditions of your ficus. Do not forget that plants, like living things, can also survive stress. Therefore, if you have transplanted your ficus, there is nothing surprising in the fact that the leaves turn yellow. When the plant is transplanted, many hosts make various mistakes, which also affect the health of the ficus. For example, you could incorrectly pick up a substrate or buy a large pot. Still remember that ficuses can not be watered immediately after the transplant.
Moreover, the leaves of the ficus can begin to turn yellow, even if you change its location in the apartment. Therefore, if you notice that the leaves become yellow after you have moved the plant, then immediately return it to its original location. The fact is that it is very difficult for ficus to get used to the new situation. And they do not like when less light comes to them.
Water the ficus correctly
To yellowing of the leaves can lead and the wrong way of watering the plant. Not everyone knows that ficuses can not be watered too much. Even if the soil is slightly damp, it is necessary to wait for its complete drying and only after that to produce watering. In order to check the ground, use a long thin stick of wood. If you still poured too much ficus, and he turned yellow, then you should not water him for two weeks. In the case when the plant will turn yellow, it will have to be transplanted to save it from complete wilting. Before planting the ficus in a new land, you will need to prune those parts of the roots that have rotted. By the way, it is the wrong watering of this plant that leads to yellowing of the leaves most often.
Plant conditions
The next reason for the deterioration of the ficus can be the wrong conditions for its maintenance. In the room where the ficus is, never be cold or dark. Remember that the figs were brought to us from the tropics. They are accustomed to the bright sunlight and the lack of drafts. But in the tropics such plants never fall under direct sunlight. Therefore, in summer, ficuses should not be "fried" in the sun. Take them to a cooler, but not a dark place. If we talk about the winter period of time, at this time of year, the ficuses need to be kept at a temperature not lower than eighteen and not more than twenty degrees. The plant should not be near heaters and fans, because in this way it suffers from temperature changes. Also, ficuses do not have a place near the doors.
Pests
And the last reason that ficus can suffer is insects. Therefore, carefully inspect all the leaves and soil. If you notice pests, then you need to buy a special drug that can destroy them and cure your ficus. In order to save the leaves, sprinkle your ficus with solutions of "Epin" or "Zircon".