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title: "I have an Audrey Ficus 8ft potted tree and recently the leaves have…"
description: "I have an Audrey Ficus 8ft potted tree and recently the leaves have been turning yellow and black and falling. Others are starting to get yellow dots and I’m…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Aurora’s Mother"
published: "2023-05-30T23:27:33.845Z"
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# I have an Audrey Ficus 8ft potted tree and recently the leaves have…

_Posted by Aurora’s Mother on 2023-05-30_

I have an Audrey Ficus 8ft potted tree and recently the leaves have been turning yellow and black and falling. Others are starting to get yellow dots and I’m afraid my tree is going downhill. Can anyone help? We water once a week. I love our tree. Please help!

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## 4 comments

### Nate commented on 2023-05-31

Mine (nearly 4 ft) did this and I ultimately found mushrooms growing from the drainage holes. My guess (emphasis on guess) is drainage issue. The plant rebounded after letting the soil dry and using more caution when watering. That’s a big boy though but if you can add extra drainage holes that may help. The yellow and black leaves will not likely recover so I just remove them and watched the issue stop.

#### Aurora’s Mother replied on 2023-05-31

Thank you, that’s a good idea on making more wholes will try. Could you let me know how often you water yours and how much water? Thanks again!

#### Aurora’s Mother replied on 2023-05-31

\*hole

### Fern \<3 commented on 2023-05-31

Yes, either a drainage issue, or a overwatering issue. They are ultimately the same thing.

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