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PUBLIC CASE · Berlin, AprMILD · Ficus · Lighting
FZ-0419-C

Ficus dropping leaves after a move

Ficus lyrataFicus

LightingBerlin, Apr14 days
Ficus lyrata plant beside a window with a few stressed leaves.
FIG. 01
Lighting
Ficus lyrata
FIG. 01DIAGNOSTIC PHOTO
Confidence88%
Recovery14 days
SeverityMILD

DIAGNOSIS

Light stress from sudden relocation. Ficus species are conservative — they shed leaves in response to any change in light intensity.

PLAN FOR THE COMING DAYS

  1. 01

    Do not move the plant for at least another month

  2. 02

    Don't water more than usual — it doesn't help with light stress

  3. 03

    Adaptation will start in 3–4 weeks; new leaves will appear

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