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title: "Hi, I have a rubber ficus who I believe has been suffering from…"
description: "Hi, I have a rubber ficus who I believe has been suffering from overwatering. The older leaves (towards the bottom) have started turning brown. The soil is…"
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author: "Hashon"
published: "2026-06-19T16:05:18.257327Z"
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# Hi, I have a rubber ficus who I believe has been suffering from…

_Posted by Hashon on 2026-06-19_

Hi,

I have a rubber ficus who I believe has been suffering from overwatering. The older leaves (towards the bottom) have started turning brown. The soil is also still pretty damp after about 2 weeks of watering. I currently have it out of the pot and attempting to air dry.

Is there anything else I should consider to help it? I’m also moving it so that it’s in a spot where it gets better light

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## 4 comments

### Plantlover commented on 2026-06-19

That’s no good. I’d recommend more sunlight and a little less water.

#### Hashon replied on 2026-06-19

Thank you. Do you think letting it air dry would be enough or is there anything else I should consider to help the current moisture?

#### Plantlover replied on 2026-06-19

I’d say letting it air dry would be fine

### Nicolee commented on 2026-06-19

If you’re going to repot, mix the soil with some fresh soil.

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