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title: "my ficus benjamina isn’t looking too great. i’m still a beginner when…"
description: "my ficus benjamina isn’t looking too great. i’m still a beginner when it comes to plants but i’ve been doing well so far - but my ficus has been droopy for the…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/gOBIQGyiTUmPZqnRpJK_OA"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Grace"
published: "2024-09-02T21:28:11.322721Z"
language: "en"
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# my ficus benjamina isn’t looking too great. i’m still a beginner when…

_Posted by Grace on 2024-09-02_

my ficus benjamina isn’t looking too great. i’m still a beginner when it comes to plants but i’ve been doing well so far - but my ficus has been droopy for the last week or so. i’ve been dealing with gnats on my plants but have been treating them, any suggestions or advice to help this guy?🌱❤️

## 2 comments

### Kaylee commented on 2024-09-02

It’s needs sunlight

### Riley commented on 2024-09-03

That pot looks too big. It may be root rot.

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