--- title: "Hi! I have a question about something that isn’t a huge issue but I…" description: "Hi! I have a question about something that isn’t a huge issue but I just have had so much trouble figuring it out without asking someone with experience. My…" url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lZ7uAE3pQ86jnFGxrCwLrg/6Tjh841SSf-nrTEY4ysYyA?language=da" community: "Anything about plants" author: "Maria Pan" published: "2024-05-03T17:53:06.129759Z" language: "en" image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/uhXebaBluoLgn0quSNL0_-DOmD5xEK-URhvRNICHA2U/2wTKXbfQQFaUkEhs22brfQ.webp?size=large" --- [Fællesskab](https://getplanta.com/community.md?language=da) / [Anything about plants](https://getplanta.com/community/lZ7uAE3pQ86jnFGxrCwLrg.md?language=da) # Hi! I have a question about something that isn’t a huge issue but I… _Opslået af Maria Pan den 2024-05-03_ Hi! I have a question about something that isn’t a huge issue but I just have had so much trouble figuring it out without asking someone with experience. My ficus is healthy but not growing. I recently repotted it, and although it may have been too soon, the pot wasn’t drastically bigger than the original. My basic question is whether I should leave it alone or try to pinch off the “new” growths pictured, which aren’t actually new. The ficus has looked as pictured for about a month now, I’d say. You can see the updates on the plant’s profile if needed too! Thank you anyone who takes the time to help! ![Vedhæftet fil 1 af 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/uhXebaBluoLgn0quSNL0_-DOmD5xEK-URhvRNICHA2U/2wTKXbfQQFaUkEhs22brfQ.webp?size=large) ![Vedhæftet fil 2 af 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/uhXebaBluoLgn0quSNL0_-DOmD5xEK-URhvRNICHA2U/gyFPr_sqTeOZTmomBbQXVQ.webp?size=large) ![Vedhæftet fil 3 af 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/uhXebaBluoLgn0quSNL0_-DOmD5xEK-URhvRNICHA2U/tmvQr7bxRYulsd2Cd_EFMA.webp?size=large) ## 11 kommentarer ### Lizzy kommenterede den 2024-05-03 If you upsized at all when you repotted, it’s possible it’s just focused on growing new roots to fill the space instead of putting out new growth right now. In my experience, ficuses are pretty finicky about being disturbed at all, they’ll clam up a bit after the change and then get back to growing once they’ve adjusted. I personally wouldn’t pinch anything off just yet. #### YinDeezy svarede den 2024-05-03 Agreed. I would let it do its thing and make sure it’s getting as much light as possible. #### Maria Pan svarede den 2024-05-03 thank you! #### Maria Pan svarede den 2024-05-03 thank you so much! will do. i was leaning toward leaving it but i also have seen those growths since well before i repotted it so thought they may be dead. i will wait now:) #### PlantyChaos svarede den 2024-05-03 I agree with you. I have many Ficus trees, Audrey, FiddleLeaf Fig, Rubber Tree etc. Ficuses will throw a tantrum if you disturb its environment. Plus they prefer to be root bound a bit. So right now it’s just acclimating to its new home and protesting. 😁 ### Dog kommenterede den 2024-05-03 Propagating definitely incourages plant growth ### Angelkisses927 kommenterede den 2024-05-04 This specific ficus thrives outside partial sun more shade. Mine is huge she’s doing the best outdoors even though I wanted her to be an indoor plant. #### Maria Pan svarede den 2024-05-04 i’ve seen that because my neighbor has a HUGE one going on the side of their house, and they luckily have a nice area that’s south facing and it’s thriving. unfortunately i live in phx and the summers are i think too hot for this baby, even in the shade #### Maria Pan svarede den 2024-05-04 also i am fostering my mom’s rubber tree, same variety, and it’s in the same exact place and doing well, so that’s what made me go hmmm 🧐 ### Angelkisses927 kommenterede den 2024-05-04 Also this one REALLY appreciates a shower every now and then. Clean his/her leaves and don’t let dirt and or dust build up too much on them it prevents them from absorbing light this is a photo I took of her before I gave her a bath a couple days ago. She stands at 5 feet tall in a 25 inch pot. Her name is Farrah Fawn Ficus lol ![Vedhæftet fil 1 af 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/WK-raMuyb9PBiJOtoKtdeasVl47jaCPCtCxBAfJVjSE/_lRyuDJzSI6GD_eJL3F6YQ.webp?size=large) #### Maria Pan svarede den 2024-05-04 beautiful! yes i wipe his leaves with a neem oil/water solution almost every time i water him :) --- _Planta-fællesskabet (https://getplanta.com). Alle kan læse med. For at slå op, kommentere og like, hent Planta-appen: https://getplanta.com/download_