The National Garden Bureau designated 2026 as the “Year of the Ficus.” Your first thought might be the weeping fig (Ficus benjamina), the most commonly grown indoor ficus tree. Truth be told, the ...
Key Points Overwatering is the most common cause of yellow ficus leaves, as soggy soil suffocates roots.Finicky ficus are also sensitive to stress from poor light, temperature swings, and pests.Yellow ...
There’s no denying Ficus is having a moment. Home gardeners, designers, and growers alike have all found the Ficus to be worthy of a crowning moment in 2026.
Ficus plants, known for their lush foliage and elegant appearance, are popular choices for both indoor and outdoor gardening.
Every year the National Garden Bureau selects one perennial, one annual, one bulb, one houseplant, one shrub, and one edible, ...
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Why the ficus loses leaves in winter

Many houseplants show changes during the winter months, and the ficus is no exception. Increased leaf loss is often noticed only after a few weeks when the plant becomes visibly sparser. This often ...
Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. Can you tell me what is wrong with my hibiscus and what I should do? I noticed ...
So, you have a rubber plant, and you want to help it thrive. We can help with that, but first…what on earth is a rubber plant anyway? The popular houseplant known as the rubber plant (i.e., Ficus ...