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title: "Can this ginseng ficus be saved? Been neglected for a while and the…"
description: "Can this ginseng ficus be saved? Been neglected for a while and the leaves are falling off. Any advice?"
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community: "Plant Pro Tips"
author: "Klary"
published: "2026-10-14T15:55:27.606351Z"
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# Can this ginseng ficus be saved? Been neglected for a while and the…

_Publicado por Klary el 2026-10-14_

Can this ginseng ficus be saved? Been neglected for a while and the leaves are falling off. Any advice?

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## 2 comentarios

### emily rose comentó el 2026-10-14

i meaaaan its not so bad! it’s still got green leaves.. id check the roots and trim off all the dead leaves \& branches.. then i’d give it a healthy watering \& hope for the best :)

### Waspinator comentó el 2026-10-14

He's probably just thirsty. If it's gone a long time between waterings, the soil may be hydrophobic, but otherwise just resume regular care. I'd wait a while before trimming off dead sections because dehydrated ones can sometimes revive. If it doesn't make any new leaves when the rrst of the plant does, then you can be sure it's dead

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