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title: "my ginseng ficus has been yellowing to the point where leaves are…"
description: "my ginseng ficus has been yellowing to the point where leaves are falling off every day, but I haven’t watered it in two weeks and it’s roots look fine despite…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "ari"
published: "2023-08-06T21:32:36.973Z"
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# my ginseng ficus has been yellowing to the point where leaves are…

_Posted by ari on 2023-08-06_

my ginseng ficus has been yellowing to the point where leaves are falling off every day, but I haven’t watered it in two weeks and it’s roots look fine despite there being no drainage holes. it gets medium light at room temp…what have I done wrong this time?

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/EK8Pr6IUKRKm_Ify2G0sG9jxmERgR9nOLlLoDKGoJ-k/90526b23bd96453eb55299cea4c81aa0.webp?size=large)

## 4 comments

### k commented on 2023-08-06

I keep mine outside and water daily - maybe more light?

#### ari replied on 2023-08-06

oo thanks for the pointer! I’ll try to move it to a morning light window fingers crossed😭

### Annai C. commented on 2023-08-06

Needs drain and bright light. I rescued one that started to do that and ended up in terrible shape, but he is coming back!

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/cNbrw_810tlTU6coLq9o9KSpainTb5D1LpkUV24az_w/c8c5d3b9905b447e9f98ee62a2c70d1a.webp?size=large)

#### ari replied on 2023-08-06

aww he looks so cute!\<33 I really need to invest in some proper plant pots ahh I’ll move him to bright light though, thank you!

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