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title: "My poor ficus is struggling. Its leaves are yellowing and some have…"
description: "My poor ficus is struggling. Its leaves are yellowing and some have brown spots. Under the leaves are faded. We keep it near an east-facing window. Does anyone…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/hB0M8pmURCqUK7zhKpIOTw/6572539f7a1d161c446361e1"
community: "Bonsai Matters"
author: "Kari"
published: "2023-12-07T23:22:07.441Z"
language: "en"
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# My poor ficus is struggling. Its leaves are yellowing and some have…

_Posted by Kari on 2023-12-07_

My poor ficus is struggling. Its leaves are yellowing and some have brown spots. Under the leaves are faded. We keep it near an east-facing window. Does anyone have any tips on what’s going on w it or what the right conditions are for it?

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## 2 comments

### Smiling Bonsai commented on 2023-12-17

Hi, from what I see it needs a better draining soil. Bonsai soil recommended. (ie) Akadama, pumice, lava rock with some organic soil mixed in. Also if it’s indoors I recommend trying to get a grow light to help photosynthesis. Also make sure the leave are wiped clean to improve photosynthesis.

#### Kari replied on 2023-12-17

Thanks for replying! I had it repotted w better soil and put it under my grow light. It’s been a week, so we’ll see how it does!

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