Why fig tree leaves turn yellow

We had been watering it daily, but then read that we should only water it once a week, so switched to doing that. It has not seemed to help, though, as a small number of leaves continue to turn yellow and brown and fall off. We inspected the leaves and didn't see any bugs. Do you have any suggestions about what we could try to make our fig tree healthy again? Thank you. I think your intentions with the compost and daily watering were good, but their effects were quite the opposite.

A region with cooler temperatures is more likely to misbalance it. Hence, placing your Fig plant in a colder and darker room can drastically change its appearance. Fig plants, especially the young ones, require a regular water schedule to stay healthy. It is because they are still in the growing phase. They develop a complex root system as they age. So, the older trees can search for water deep in the soil. Young Fig plants are not capable of fending for themselves.

It means overwatering and dehydration can be fatal. Watering your Fig plant irregularly like too much water on some days and none on others is a recipe for stress.

Too much water creates puddles around their roots, irritating the plants. It can also cause hazards like root rot. Contrarily, too little water hinders the absorption of minerals. The transport of nutrients in your Fig plant also suffers. Fig tree relies on multi-faceted nutrients for proper functioning. The primary macronutrients comprise phosphorus, potassium, and nitrogen. Potassium speeds up the growth of a robust root system.

Nitrogen provides raw materials for protein production. If not for the protein, your Fig plant would not be able to survive and grow.

A deficiency of nitrogen restricts healthy cell divisions. Subsequently, the Fig plant cannot reach its ideal height as a tree. It may not bloom or produce edible fruits. Nitrogen is also a vital component of chlorophyll the green pigment in Fig plants.

So, its lack directly impacts the appearance of leaves. Unfortunately, Fig trees can attract many nasty pests. Because Fig fruit and tree sap are sweet, bugs find these plants irresistible. Mealybug infestations are a common problem that Fig growers face. You can identify them by checking Fig stems and monitoring the yellowish leaves.

If you find a white fluffy substance stuck to your plant, you should turn to mealybug remedies. Another creepy breed of bugs, Aphids, can also cause your Fig plant to turn pale. Install the app. Contact us. Close Menu. JavaScript is disabled.

For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly. You should upgrade or use an alternative browser. Thread starter Nyboy Start date Jul 28, Nyboy Garden Master. This spring I purchase a 5 foot potted Brown turkey fig tree from Home depot. It is in pot and soil it came with seemed to be doing good has new growth and baby figs.

The leaves started turning yellow at first I wasn't worried but as more and more leaves are turning brown I worry. I did give a dose of miracle grow a few days ago. Smart Red Garden Master. I hope someone can help you, Nyboy. I've had mine for many years with that never happening.

Water deeply until it flushes out. Then keep it a bit on the dry side until deep watering once again. I also kept mine inside a larger pot with straw insulation between pots. Having the plant in direct sunlight my be heating the roots too much?