Why does a bonsai ficus tree keep dropping its leaves?

Many flower lovers who love ficus bonsai take care of their bonsai meticulously, never skipping watering, fertilizing, pest removal and so on, but suddenly one day its branches scatter and its leaves fall, and the promised bonsai viewing turns into watching fallen leaves. That really makes you anxious! Don't worry, haste makes waste, and there is a solution to everything. Today the Huacaole editor will help you solve your problems.

Save me, I am almost completely bald! What causes a bonsai ficus tree to drop its leaves?

What causes a bonsai ficus tree to drop its leaves

1. Insufficient light

The lush leaves of the ficus need nutrients to support them, and the most important source of these nutrients is sunlight. When light is insufficient, the leaves grow poorly and leaf drop occurs. Of course, in a stuffy hot summer environment with excessive light, the leaves will also drop.

Solution: Adjust the light duration according to seasonal changes. Especially in summer when the light is stronger, the bonsai ficus must be shaded at noon; normal light is fine in the other seasons.

2. Improper watering

The ficus likes a moist environment, and if the potting soil is too dry, leaf drop will occur. Watering must be persistent; working by fits and starts definitely will not do, and you cannot water according to your mood. People like this cannot grow any plant well, and the ficus dropping leaves can be counted as a small warning.

Solution: The ficus root system is very developed, so even if the potting soil dries out completely, there will not be too much harm in a short time. If you ignore it for too long, that is another matter. If you do not water the bonsai ficus for more than 1 month and its leaves drop, do not give a large amount of water all at once; proceed step by step and water little by little, otherwise it will cause poor root growth.

3. Improper fertilizing

Fertilizing cannot be too much, nor can it be omitted. Too much will also cause fertilizer damage and affect the plant's growth, with leaf drop in mild cases and death in severe cases.

Solution: Fertilize according to the method of frequent application of thin fertilizer, and avoid using high-concentration chemical fertilizers or unfermented organic fertilizer. If too much fertilizer is applied, you can water it so that the excess fertilizer flows out from the bottom of the pot with the water, and then let the potting soil dry out. The editor has specifically discussed how to fertilize a bonsai ficus.

4. Pests and diseases

Common pests of the ficus include scale insects and red spider mites, which easily appear in poorly ventilated, dry-air environments. They are relatively small but cause serious damage, and control is not very easy.

Solution: Spray insecticides and so on. Or choose laundry detergent solution or essential balm solution for spraying and killing; they are non-toxic and have very good control effects.

Conclusion:

The main causes of a bonsai ficus dropping its leaves are the ones discussed above. There may be omissions. Flower lovers are welcome to comment, and correcting mistakes and filling omissions is our editor's duty.