The grower is always happy if the flowers on the windowsill are healthy and look good. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Sometimes the plant begins to wither. In this case, the main thing is to understand the cause of what is happening in time and take action. Today, ficuses have regained their former popularity. What exactly do these plants need to stay healthy and not lose their decorative effect?
Ficus is not considered a particularly capricious plant, but like every flower, it has certain needs that need to be taken into account when caring for it. The causes of his diseases are unsuitable conditions, infection from other plants with all kinds of pests, and the lack of preventive measures.
In order not to miss the onset of the disease, it is necessary to inspect the condition of the ficus leaves every week. As a preventive measure, it is necessary to remove crumbled old leaves in a timely manner, regularly clean the pot and pan, and spill the earth with a pale solution of potassium permanganate.
If the flower was outdoors in the summer, after bringing it into the apartment, treat all the leaves with soapy water. This preventive measure will not allow the spread of accidental pests. Keep each newly purchased plant in quarantine separately from other flowers. If after a week the newcomer remains healthy, he can be placed on a common windowsill.
Often problems are caused by improper care. Their appearance can provoke:
- lack of lighting;
- too high or low temperature;
- unsuitable soil;
- excessive or too poor watering;
- lack of nutrients or their excess;
- very dry air in the apartment.
In these cases, it is enough to adjust the watering, rearrange the ficus pot to another place or transplant it into another soil - and everything will work out.
Diseases
A plant with a weakened immune system is more likely to be exposed to diseases caused by various fungi. Ficuses can have the following fungal diseases:
On the leaves there are spots with a whitish coating, similar to fluff. It is easy to fight the disease only at the initial stage. Freshly formed stains can be easily washed off with a solution of laundry soap. In more advanced cases, the affected leaves are removed, and the ficus is sprayed with fungicides. 
Anthracnose
The manifestation of the disease are spots similar to rust, which form along the edges of the leaves. Then holes appear in place of the spots. Ficus sheds diseased leaves and as a result can be completely bare. The disease is also treated with fungicides.
Gray rot
It is caused by mold, the spores of which are scattered through the air after shaking the leaf. As the lesion develops, brown spots appear on the leaves, which grow rapidly. The leaf plate completely darkens and the leaves fall off. Often the disease occurs in a stuffy and humid room that is not ventilated. All affected leaves must be removed, and the plant treated with antifungal drugs. Watering during treatment is minimized.
cercosporosis
Often the disease starts with excessive humidity in the room. It is caused by a special fungus called Cercospora. The first symptoms can be seen on the underside of the leaves in the form of small brown or black dots, which then increase in size. The leaves begin to turn yellow and fall off, in advanced cases, the death of the ficus is likely. It is treated with drugs for the fungus.
sooty fungus
More often, the disease develops simultaneously with the attack of pests, since the fungus feeds on their secretions. Symptoms - the appearance of a black coating on the leaf plates, similar to soot. It is difficult not to notice this disease. It is treated with special drugs.
It provokes excessive watering. The disease can not always be noticed in time, as it occurs in the ground. The root system stops working normally, which causes the death of the plant. It is destroyed, the pot is also thrown away. 
Pests
Likes dry and warm air, multiply rapidly. After its bites, small gray or brown spots. Such leaves begin to dry and fall off. It is urgent to increase the humidity of the air by any accessible way. You can use a humidifier or pallets with wet expanded clay. The leaves must be sprayed several times a day, wiped with a solution of simple soap. In case of severe infection, garlic infusion or industrial insecticides are used. The plant treated by them is covered with a package for a more effective effect. 
An insect that sucks juice from the foliage of a plant often hides in the axils of the leaves. Its appearance is noticeable in the deformations sheet plate and stop its growth. If symptoms have just appeared, it will help mechanical cleaning and two-time treatment with soapy water or tobacco infusion. In advanced cases, treatment with confidor is carried out. You will need to process the plant twice with an interval of 10 days. 
When it attacks, you can notice the appearance of convex brown spots on the leaves. Sometimes such symptoms are noticeable on the shoots. Processing the juice of the plant, the scab leaves sticky spots on it, which causes subsequent damage by the fungus. Careful double-sided treatment of the leaves with soapy water and Aktellik helps against this pest. The treatment lasts 3-4 weeks, the treatment is carried out at intervals of 7 days. 
They spread rapidly indoors, flying from one plant to another. You can see them curling near the windowsill. They often hide on the underside of leaves. They suck the juices from the plant, leaving brown dots on the leaves. These small insects blacks are very fond of heat and excessive humidity. With a large defeat on the ficus, leaf fall begins. You can destroy pests with Actara and other insecticides. Processing is carried out repeatedly until the complete disposal of insects. 
Root nematodes
When infected, the foliage of the ficus becomes faded. If there are suspicions of the appearance of nematodes, the plant is taken out of the pot and the root system is examined. You can identify the pest by the appearance of white rounded growths on the roots. The secretions of nematodes are toxic to the flower and can cause its death. When symptoms appear, the roots are soaked for several hours in an insecticide solution, after which the ficus is transplanted into fresh soil.
Frequent problems
Ficuses have their own specific problems that are most common to them. Let's talk about what causes them and how to solve them.
On the healthy plant leaves live 2-3 years, after which they begin to fall off. The fact that the ficus sheds old leaves is a natural process that should not cause concern. The crown in this case is quickly restored due to the growth of new leaves.
But, sometimes the leaves fall off too in large numbers. The reason for unexpected leaf fall may be the rearrangement of the ficus to another place. He does not like ficus and drafts, consider this when placing it.
On a note! Ficus from the very beginning should be put in a permanent place and disturbed as little as possible. If it becomes necessary to move it to another room, the pot is placed with the same side to the light as it was located before.
With yellowing begins the natural aging of the leaves. First, the leaves in the lower part of the crown are updated, because they are older. If the top of the ficus turns yellow, you need to look for other reasons.
These plants love moderate watering with a slight drying of an earthen coma. If you regularly pour the ficus and do not maintain the necessary intervals, it will respond with yellowing of the leaves. If you notice such an unpleasant phenomenon, pay attention to whether there is water in the pan and drain it in this case. When overflowing, the earth must be thoroughly dried, the flower cannot be watered for 2 weeks. You can sometimes wipe or spray the leaves instead of watering.
By yellowing the crown, the ficus can also respond to a lack of lighting, maintenance at low temperatures. Nevertheless, this is a tropical plant that needs a lot of light and comfortable temperature regime.
In winter, it is desirable for ficus to provide illumination and a temperature of at least 18 ° C.
Ampel varieties are especially sensitive to dry air. At low humidity parameters, they can twist the leaves, which will turn yellow. Spray shoots more often warm water especially when the heating is on.
Leaves can also turn yellow from malnutrition, especially fast-growing species. During the period of active growth, ficuses need to be fed once every 2 weeks with complex mineral fertilizer. In winter, top dressing is applied once a month.
Yellowing of ficus foliage can be caused by the presence of pests. To make sure of this, carefully inspect the plant, especially from the underside of the leaves. Small dark spots and dots, sticky coating on the leaves should alert you. The sooner you treat pests if they are found, the sooner the plant will take on a healthy appearance.
Problems with the plant may appear even before purchase. Therefore, carefully inspect the ficus that you have chosen in the store. If there are already spots on the leaves, it is better to set the pot aside. After all, the plant will have to undergo acclimatization in a new place, and only healthy plants can do this.
Attention! If spots on the leaves of a flower have already appeared during your stay in your home, look for the reasons for their appearance in improper care and the appearance of pests.
We wrote above that spots and dots appear with various fungal diseases, damage to the flower by pests, due to rotting of the roots as a result over watering- the leaves in this case become gray, lose turgor.
Ficus treatment and simple care: video
Anyone who truly loves flowers will definitely monitor their condition and create the necessary conditions. There is an opinion that flowers feel our love and care, respond to this. It's hard to argue with this. After all, these are living beings, and some argue that plants even understand the speech addressed to them. For a loving and responsible grower, the house will always look like a lush garden.
is an evergreen plant of the mulberry family. In wildlife, the plant reaches 25 meters in height. Ficus is accustomed to a warm and humid climate - India, China, South-East Asia, Philippines and northern Australia. The plant got its name in honor of the English botanist Benjamin Jackson.
Interesting fact! In Bangkok, Benjamin's ficus is revered as a symbol of the city.
The main pests of ficus benjamin
Ficus Benjamin is prone to such pests and diseases.
thrips. The appearance of these insects is informed by a white coating that appears on the leaves of the ficus. On the reverse side of the leaves, insects lay eggs, so the plant must be temporarily removed from other flowerpots. Thrips are killed with insecticides, such as Aktara and Mospilan.
The main signs of ficus disease immediately attract attention. Since the plant is tender, any bust or insufficient care will immediately affect its appearance and lead to diseases.
Did you know? To give ficus decorative look, plant several sprouts together, braiding them into a braid. As they grow, the trunks grow together and transform into interesting growths.
Drafts, temperature fluctuations, watering too cold water and lack of light will lead to wilting and leaf fall. Insufficient humidity and hot air will cause the tips of the leaves to dry out. This symptom may also indicate a bust with fertilizers.
A weakened plant, the leaves of which are slowly growing, will tell about the lack of fertilizer. A nitrogen fertilizer will help here. The so-called dropsy is formed as a result of excessive watering of the ficus. Weak shoots and damaged leaves indicate excessive nitrogen fertilization.
Root rot and how to get rid of it
The most unpleasant disease can be considered root rot. it fungal disease not always curable. If you notice a crust with a coating on the soil of a ficus, the plant needs to be dug up and the roots inspected. If they are too dark and soft, it will not be possible to reanimate the plant. If the roots are elastic to the touch and light in color, proceed to save the sick person. Necessary:
- Remove all darkened roots, as well as all leaves and branches with traces of the disease.
- If the crown of the ficus is small, it is necessary to thin it out so that the plant spends energy only on getting rid of the disease.
- Transplant ficus in new ground and treat with a solution of the fungicide carbendazim.
- Put the plant in a bright place, but not in the sun.
- Since ficus diseases most often cause excess moisture, start their treatment by observing watering standards. To find out if a plant needs moisture, poke the soil with a stick and see how dry it is. If the wet layer is at a depth of 4 cm, you can water.
Important! Ficus Benjamin does not like frequent transplants, so the procedure should be performed only when its roots begin to crawl out of the pot.
Leaf spot, ways to eliminate spots
Spots on ficus leaves appear due to improper care, but can also be caused by diseases such as anthracycnosis and cercosporosis.
brown spots
The appearance of brown spots can cause serious illness and even crown loss. Let's figure out why brown spots appear on ficus leaves. The reason for this may be the high temperature in the room, dry air and untimely watering. The treatment is simple proper care and ficus content. And also top dressing, but after treatment.
Attention! Observe a moderate temperature regime in the place where the ficus stands. He does not like heat or cold.
gray leaf rot
Gray rot is called bortrytis. This raid appears due to frequent watering plants. Mold affected areas of the tree are removed and the frequency of watering is reduced. It is desirable to keep a pot with a flowerpot separately from other plants for the duration of treatment.
Black spots on leaves
Black plaque also provokes excessive moisture. The disease is caused by spores of a fungus with the scientific name Cercospora. Also, this fungus can be provoked by a scale insect on a ficus. Treatment is to get rid of parasites and reduce watering. After that, it is necessary to treat the ficus with a solution that destroys the fungus.
A plant that is ideal for cultivation in room conditions- Ficus Benjamin. A beautiful flower that does not require special care. But do not think that this plant is not susceptible to disease. Ficus Benjamin not only gets sick, but also twitches the attacks of various pests.
Common diseases and how to identify them
Do not be upset if your plant is sick or attacked by pests, and you are ignorant in this matter. Almost all ficus diseases can be recognized by appearance. And almost all diseases of ficus Benjamin are very easily treated, except for root rot, if it is not recognized in time, and it is too late to treat.
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Another equally common disease of ficus Benjamin is root rot.
This is a fungal disease that affects the roots of the plant. One of the reasons for this disease can be called improper care. This disease occurs from constant waterlogging of the soil or from the lack of drainage at the bottom of the flower pot.
It can also arise from a lack of oxygen in the soil. Make sure that there is no crust on the surface of the soil in the pot, which prevents the passage of oxygen.
How to recognize root rot?
If the leaves of a plant wither during normal watering, change color to a darker one, then this is the first sign of the development of this disease. From root rot, the flower may die.
There is only one way to fight this disease - surgery. And this disease can be cured only by early stages disease development.
Treatment
Pull the ficus out of the pots, shake off all the earth from the roots. If, upon examination, you find that the roots are dark and soft, then, alas, it remains only to throw this flower away, it cannot be helped. The plant can only be helped if more than 50% of the roots are in satisfactory condition. We take scissors and cut off all the darkened parts of the root system. After removing all the rot from the roots, you need to cut the same number of branches and leaves. This is done to make it easier for the ficus to survive the disease and achieve a full recovery. If you do not trim the crown, then the flower will spend its strength only on maintaining greenery and will recover for a very long time. After all the procedures, you should plant a flower in a new land and water it with a solution of carbendazim fungicide. We put the flower in a warm, lit place, but not under the direct rays of the sun, and do not water it until new leaves begin to appear. Further, it is necessary to strictly observe the mode of watering and air humidity.
A ficus can have a bare trunk. The main reason for this phenomenon can be only one thing, an untimely transplant into poor, unfertilized soil. It must be remembered that transplantation should be done once a year, this is a prerequisite for good and healthy plant growth. And of course fertilizers during the entire growth period.
As you can see, the main causes of diseases of this plant is the improper care of Benjamin's ficus. Care is not difficult, you just need to remember the basic rules:
- Do not allow moisture to stagnate in the pot in which your plant is located. To do this, after half an hour after watering, the water that has been glassed into the pan must be drained.
- Observe temperature and humidity conditions. Avoid overcooling the plant. Make sure the air is humidified. Spray the plant in a dry room at least twice a day. Keep drafts out of your plant.
- The plant should receive enough sunlight. If there is not enough sunlight, for example, in winter or late autumn, organize additional lighting using fluorescent lamps daylight.
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You understand this is not so difficult to achieve. But if you apply all these rules, then the ficus will delight you with its lush greenery. all year round. This plant not only looks good indoors due to its beautiful appearance, but it is also useful. Since this plant has its own composition, different from all other plants, it cleans the air well in the room. It is good to have this flower in the children's room, because thanks to its properties, it improves the microclimate around it.
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Firstly, ficuses wither due to the conditions of detention:
- sudden changes in room temperature
- insufficiently humid air, draft;
- lighting: too bright or not enough
- unstable ficus irrigation regime: frequent or rare
- incorrect mineralization;
- painful ground.
There are also diseases that are caused by other serious causes. These include fungal viruses, pests. In such situations, the plant requires more attention and strength.
The disease of a plant is primarily told by its leaves. They will look painful, yellowish, with streaks and a number of other signs.
yellowing of flower leaves
The reason for the yellowing of ficus leaves is often dry and too warm air in the room, or too strong lighting. This usually happens during the heating season, when the ficus is placed on the windowsill, on the south side. Ficus leaves are burned by the sun's rays, as a result of which they begin to turn yellow and die. How to deal with yellowing leaves.
Remove your flower from the sun or batteries, humidify the air in the room, use special humidifier. Some resort to a soaked towel, after which they hang it on a heater or put it in the sun. Try spraying ficus leaves more often.
It is important to remember that it is forbidden to spray a ficus or any other plant if after that it remains in the sun. This leads to life-threatening plant burns.
The leaves will turn yellow even if you often transfer it. The plant does not have time to properly adapt and so signals its well-being. You must first decide where your ficus will be located.
If the leaves shrink and start to fall
Causes of falling leaves of ficus
There are several reasons for this problem:
Your ficus lacks nutrients: try changing the soil by transplanting the plant. Use leafy soil, peat and sand (in equal proportions). Remember to water your ficus immediately after transplanting.
A high level of moisture in the soil: this can be understood from the spots appearing on the surface of the leaves, yellowing of the edges and falling off. Wait until the soil is dry and continue with moderate watering. If the ficus continues to fall off, then immediately transplant it into new soil and remove the rotten roots.
Remember that the condition of ficus leaves also depends on rare watering. In this case, they may begin to dry and wrinkle. If this problem is not solved immediately, then the roots may suffer. Then the flower will not be able to live on.
High room temperature, dry air, excess feeding. The leaves become stained and you can get rid of this phenomenon only after removing the causes of the appearance.
Falling leaves on the bottom of the ficus
If, when the leaves fall, healthy ones immediately grow below, then there is no reason for concern. If new leaves do not appear, then try replanting the plant or choose additional top dressing.
What to do if the leaves die off after eliminating the above causes
Often, damage to which pests or infection are involved is to blame. Disinfectants must be used. To select the right funds, you should analyze the plant itself and identify the cause
fungal infections
Gray rot, Botrytis
These types of diseases can be found in ficuses that are in conditions of excessively humid air with high temperatures.
A gray coating appears on some parts of the sheet. If you shake it, dust will fly up. Ficus first darkens, then over time, the leaves begin to die.
You can cure a flower by removing all the affected leaves of the flower, and then let the soil dry out. After that, stabilize the watering and provide the room with regular ventilation.
Sooty fungus disease
Soot fungus disease is detected by signs such as a black coating on the outer part of the leaf. Insect pests remain the precursor of such a disease.
If the affected areas are small, then they can be removed using a soapy solution. Walk a sponge dipped in soapy water over each ficus leaf. If the lesion has caused severe damage to the leaf, it can only be removed, and try spraying the plant root and stems with a fungicide.
Phytophthora, pythium, rhizoctonia
following diseases. Such fungi lead to decay of both the roots and the stem. Gradually, the plant stops growing and eventually dies off. It is unlikely to come out, so remove it so as not to infect other plants near the infectious one.
For preventive purposes, resort to a moderate watering regimen, water the plant about once a month with a low concentration of manganese solution.
powdery mildew
Disease powdery mildew you will recognize it by its white spots. Such a disease is caused high temperatures and humidity level.
Such diseases are treated with the use of a solution. mixed blue vitriol, soda ash. For 10 grams of soda, two grams of households. soap. These components must be diluted per liter of water. Separately stir 2 grams of vitriol, pour the resulting liquid into the original mixture. Increase the volume until you get 2L and spray it on the affected areas.
rust disease
Rust is one of the most common diseases in both houseplants and garden flowers. It is expressed through patches of yellow and brown on the surface of the leaves. The edges of the leaves look like burnt. He will have ulcers on him. For treatment, ficus is cleansed of diseased areas and treated using a fungicide.
Try to identify the most accurate disease for your plant by comparing the signs you found with photographs on the Internet or in this article. Then the treatment of your ficus will be the most productive, and you will be able to protect your neighboring flowers from infection.
insect pests
Insects are rarely seen with the naked eye. They become noticeable only after reproduction in a certain amount. An important part of caring for your ficus is a thorough periodic inspection of the plant.
Shchitovka settles on the back of the ficus leaf or on the stem itself. Swollen spots indicate the presence of scale insects Brown color. Shchitovka lives due to the juice of the plant. After it, a sticky coating will remain on the sheet. It is he who gives the opportunity to develop soot fungus.
spider mite
You will recognize it by the presence of brown spots and shades of gray on sheets. In some parts of the ficus, there may be a subtle cobweb. Spider mites thrive in dry and warm conditions. Due to such factors, spider mites multiply rapidly and live.
exposed spider mite leaves dry up and fall off. Maintain a neutral humidity level in the room, do not forget to spray the plant, sometimes wipe the leaves with a solution of laundry soap.
Aphid
Aphids are characterized by the presence of a powdery sticky coating, yellowness of the leaves and their deformation. Aphid traces become a breeding ground and soil for a fungal infection. This will definitely end with the death of the plant. To destroy aphids, they resort to treatment with soapy water or insecticides. Aphid insects can be located on many plants in the apartment.
If warning signs of the disease are detected in time, favorite plant can be saved from death. What the ficus is sick with, which should alert flower growers, and how to help the plant, let's try to figure it out together. Novice florists should learn and, as well as read other thematic articles of this project.
Ficus Benjamin is sick what to do at home and how to save if the leaves fall and turn yellow
Ficus benjamina may occasionally shed its leaves. The reasons for this behavior of the plant are different:
- they forgot to water, and the earth in the pot dried up;
- the plant stands in a draft;
- got sick root system;
- the soil is depleted, the plant lacks nutrients;
- disturbed, rearranging to a new place;
- flooded the roots, and they began to rot, etc.
Despite superstition and rumors, Benjamin's ficus is quite hardy. The cause of leaf shedding may be a disease caused by insect pests or fungi.
Ficus is sick after transplantation and leaves have fallen off how to help
If the ficus has shed its leaves, try treating the plant with Epin extra growth stimulator. To do this, dissolve 6 drops of the drug in 0.5 liters of water. Repeat treatment every 14 days.
The plant can be covered with a film, making a kind of greenhouse. high humidity air under the film stimulates the formation of new roots and leaves. As soon as the first leaves appear, you can feed the plant with a weak solution of fertilizer.
Sick ficus appeared black spots, how to cure
Black spots on the leaves are a sign of a fungal disease. Sooty fungus looks like a gray-black coating. It develops on sticky aphid secretions or. To get rid of this disease, the leaves are washed with a sponge moistened with soapy water.
At large area lesions destroy the leaves. It is necessary to carry out an insecticide treatment against the main pest. If soapy water does not help, spray with fungicides.
Cercospora is a fungal disease that causes small black spots. Over time, yellowing and death of the leaves occurs. Sick leaves are cut off and destroyed, and the ficus is treated with a fungicide.
Ficus Benjamin white bloom on branches, leaves, trunk, ground, roots
White plaque on the ground appears if from the tap. These are the secretions of mineral salts that the plant does not need. There is nothing dangerous in this, but nothing good either, it is better to water the ficus with clean drinking water.
A white, powdery coating that looks like flour on branches and leaves is powdery mildew, a rapidly developing fungal disease. Such plaque is easily erased with fingers.
If the plant is not treated, plaque captures not only the stem. Ficus sheds old leaves that begin to turn yellow. A diseased plant must be isolated from other indoor flowers and treated with a fungicide. Upper layer replace soil. Cut off severely affected parts of the plant and burn.
How to get rid of aphids on ficus
Aphids are easily transferred from flower to flower due to their ability to fly. It is especially dangerous in spring and summer for those plants that take out on open air to the garden.
Aphids gather in groups on the underside of the leaf plate. Gradually, the ficus turns yellow, dropping foliage. To get rid of the pest, insecticides are used, for example, Aktar. With a slight lesion, you can try washing the leaves with soapy water.
Why Ficus Benjamin dries
Ficus can dry because they forgot to water it. If the care is correct, the wilting of the plant must be sought in the disease.
When insects or fungal stains could not be found on the leaves of the soil and the trunk of the ficus, the cause is most likely a disease of the roots. After digging up the plant, you can find small white nodules on the roots - these are nematodes. Water the flower with insecticide, transplant into healthy soil.
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