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title: "Is it normal for a fig leaf to drop its lower leaves?"
description: "Is it normal for a fig leaf to drop its lower leaves?"
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# Is it normal for a fig leaf to drop its lower leaves?

_Posted by NN on 2026-07-08_

Is it normal for a fig leaf to drop its lower leaves?

## 3 comments

### SuccySuccy commented on 2026-07-08

Too normal 💯

### Amateur plant mama commented on 2026-07-08

Yes it starts using energy to grow taller. It's a tree so the bottom just ends up a trunk. They are almost dramatic if anything has changed.

### NN commented on 2026-07-08

Thank you! I changed its spot in the same room lol

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