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title: "Hi y’all. This is my first ficus tree and I noticed this greenish…"
description: "Hi y’all. This is my first ficus tree and I noticed this greenish tinge at the base. Got this not even a week ago. Is this normal? I plan on repotting this…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Birb"
published: "2025-06-02T23:25:34.800111Z"
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# Hi y’all. This is my first ficus tree and I noticed this greenish…

_Posted by Birb on 2025-06-02_

Hi y’all. This is my first ficus tree and I noticed this greenish tinge at the base. Got this not even a week ago. Is this normal? I plan on repotting this weekend.

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/HA4T0bQ6FRq66CzRlOqkyX_vThmcn9IkXG-dkQj49xY/g2Lt0fLxRny1xkW9WdCwkQ.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/HA4T0bQ6FRq66CzRlOqkyX_vThmcn9IkXG-dkQj49xY/_FTiC_uZRqCkVcDlh_vGfg.webp?size=large)

## 3 comments

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2025-06-03

Looks like algae growth. Fairly normal, but can also indicate it staying wet for long periods.

#### Birb replied on 2025-06-03

Do you think I should cut back on watering? I’ve been following plants schedule.

#### Wolfen 🐺 replied on 2025-06-03

If the top few inches aren't dry, when you go to water, I would snooze it a few days. If they are, it should be fine

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