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MindStatic

Birthday plant dying since i movedšŸ˜­ please help! My rubber plant has been dropping green leaves since i moved, shes on a west facing window. I checked roots, even rinsed them clean and planted into new soil, no change, still dropping. I took the ā€œcapsā€ off the new leaves because i thought maybe theyd open up? Probably a mistake. I dont water very often because it seems to hold the water for awhile, maybe thats my issue? Ive never heard of a plant dropping what look like healthy leaves šŸ¤¦šŸ¼ā€ā™€ļø any advice?

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  1. Adrian

    Hi there šŸ‘‹ Iā€™d like to help if I can. Do you happen to know what brand or type of soil it was previously in and what type of soil itā€™s in now? If itā€™s in anything of Miracle Grow Brand, I would guess that itā€™s the soil not draining well thatā€™s causing the problem, or a peat-heavy soil that isnā€™t well-draining enough, and taking too long to dry out between waterings. I have mine in Espomaā€™s Organic Cactus and Succulent mix for the already added drainage so I donā€™t have to mix my own soil. Perhaps try repotting it into a better draining soil mix if the new mix isnā€™t, or allow the current mix to help the plant recover, but adding some Bonideā€™s Rooting Hormone Powder might speed up the recovery process for you. Hope this helps.

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    • MindStatic

      Thank you! It was just some random brand from the local flower shop that my grandmother picked up. Definitely going to use better soil for drainage

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    • Adrian

      Hope it helps your plant recover soon! I have a few ficuses, and my burgundy one is my favorite, so Iā€™m happy to help if I can. The other possibility might be that itā€™s simply going through shock from the move and change in temperature or lighting. Another thing Iā€™d like to ask is if the pot is a self-watering pot or one with drainage holes. If you want it to dry out faster, a terra cotta pot with at least one large drainage hole will work great for that. Plastic pots with multiple drainage holes are also great for this plant, but I would avoid glazed ceramic pots or self-watering pots that are meant for plants that donā€™t want to dry out much between waterings.

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    • MindStatic

      Shes currently in a plastic pot with 4 medium/largish holes

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    • MindStatic

      Im wondering if the soil is all wrong, sometimes i have to open the window at night (gets 80+ in my roomšŸ™ƒ) but i hear they hate drafts?

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    • Adrian

      The ficus can handle higher heat like 80+ degrees, but I agree that it is sensitive to drafts, so maybe just move it away from the window when you open it at night.

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