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title: "Does anyone know what might be wrong with my Ficus Benjamina ? About…"
description: "Does anyone know what might be wrong with my Ficus Benjamina ? About six months ago, it had an ant problem, which I resolved by treating it with diatomaceous…"
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# Does anyone know what might be wrong with my Ficus Benjamina ? About…

_Geplaatst door Pao op 2025-05-23_

Does anyone know what might be wrong with my Ficus Benjamina ? About six months ago, it had an ant problem, which I resolved by treating it with diatomaceous earth and transplanting it into a new pot. Since then, the ants haven’t returned, but the plant hasn’t been thriving—its leaves are constantly drooping and falling off.

Three weeks ago, I moved it to a spot with more light, hoping it would help, but it seems the plant didn’t respond well. This morning, I found a lot of fallen leaves on the floor.

I’d really appreciate any advice or insight—thank you in advance!

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![Bijlage 2 van 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/8o37k-fZHfwt_XIgZ8vFQpBh7nNml2A3_eX_7FKVdSQ/8DMSrAUvR56dmWn5YId4Ww.webp?size=large)

## 3 reacties

### WC reageerde op 2025-05-24

I had a ficus once that did this. I had to move it away from the sliding door because the temperature changes and draft (I lived in the northeast at the time) were too drastic for it. Not sure if that's your issue or if it's helpful at all, but thought I'd offer what I could.

#### Pao antwoordde op 2025-05-24

Thank you!

### McLane reageerde op 2025-08-23

Fertilizer

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