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title: "Help! How do I save my fig tree? It’s never ending trial and error…"
description: "Help! How do I save my fig tree? It’s never ending trial and error with this one."
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/qMOcz1lVRICPE8yqxnBRRA"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Lindsey"
published: "2024-06-19T23:09:04.017152Z"
language: "en"
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# Help! How do I save my fig tree? It’s never ending trial and error…

_Posted by Lindsey on 2024-06-19_

Help! How do I save my fig tree? It’s never ending trial and error with this one.

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## 2 comments

### Bella56 commented on 2024-06-20

The pot seems way too big for the plant and the crispy ends are a sign that it needs more humidity. The size of the pot should be 1 or 2 inches larger than the root ball.

#### Lindsey replied on 2024-06-20

Thank you!!!

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