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title: "My ficus plants bottom leaves are turning green/yellow and I’m not…"
description: "My ficus plants bottom leaves are turning green/yellow and I’m not sure what to do. I bought it a few weeks ago and haven’t repotted it but it has good…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Bailey"
published: "2026-01-30T07:36:05.476575Z"
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# My ficus plants bottom leaves are turning green/yellow and I’m not…

_Posted by Bailey on 2026-01-30_

My ficus plants bottom leaves are turning green/yellow and I’m not sure what to do. I bought it a few weeks ago and haven’t repotted it but it has good drainage holes. I have watered it twice. It lives in my bathroom and gets some good morning sun. Any tips are appreciated!

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## 6 comments

### lindaa commented on 2026-01-30

i can’t see the drainage holes, are they not supposed to be in the leaves?

#### Karen (plant mom) replied on 2026-01-30

I think you’ll find they are actually in the plant pot? It would be bad news for the plant if it had massive holes in the leaves actually.

### Karen (plant mom) commented on 2026-01-30

Yellow bottom leaves on a ficus are usually adjustment stress or too much moisture. Bathrooms can be too damp. Let the soil dry between waterings and keep it in bright, indirect light. It should settle. 🌱

### lindaa commented on 2026-01-30

oh really? is that why my ficus died?

#### Karen (plant mom) replied on 2026-01-30

Probably but if you do these it will help the ficus to flourish 🌱

### Bailey commented on 2026-03-21

Thank you!!

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