I have followed all watering instructions, etc. But the leaves are falling off after arriving one month ago. Is this tree deciduous?
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After moving a ficus from any location...normal for leave drop....medium light...light watering ...after it acclimate s to its new home...leaves will start coming back
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No, it should not lose its leaves like that. but, ficus are very sensitive to changes in light that result if you move the plant. It is best to find a place for it and keep it in that place. I had my golden gate ficus for several months when it needed to be moved to make room for fguests at our table; it Soon afterward,started dropping leaves until thy were all gone. I gave it to a friend with a green thumb, but I don't know if she could revive it. these plants are fussy; an Hawaiian Umbrella bonsai is eone of the easiest bonsai/ house plants I have had mine for2 1/2 years with no problems at all. good Luck, Don
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No, it should not lose its leaves like that. but, ficus are very sensitive to changes in light that result if you move the plant. It is best to find a place for it and keep it in that place. I had my golden gate ficus for several months when it needed to be moved to make room for fguests at our table; it Soon afterward,started dropping leaves until thy were all gone. I gave it to a friend with a green thumb, but I don't know if she could revive it. these plants are fussy; an Hawaiian Umbrella bonsai is eone of the easiest bonsai/ house plants I have had mine for2 1/2 years with no problems at all. good Luck, Don No, it should not lose its leaves like that. but, ficus are very sensitive to changes in light that result if you move the plant. It is best to find a place for it and keep it in that place. I had my golden gate ficus for several months when it needed to be moved to make room for fguests at our table; it Soon afterward,started dropping leaves until thy were all gone. I gave it to a friend with a green thumb, but I don't know if she could revive it. these plants are fussy; an Hawaiian Umbrella bonsai is eone of the easiest bonsai/ house plants I have had mine for2 1/2 years with no problems... » Read More No, it should not lose its leaves like that. but, ficus are very sensitive to changes in light that result if you move the plant. It is best to find a place for it and keep it in that place. I had my golden gate ficus for several months when it needed to be moved to make room for fguests at our table; it Soon afterward,started dropping leaves until thy were all gone. I gave it to a friend with a green thumb, but I don't know if she could revive it. these plants are fussy; an Hawaiian Umbrella bonsai is eone of the easiest bonsai/ house plants I have had mine for2 1/2 years with no problems at all. good Luck, Don « Show Less
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Not watering them frequently enough (dunk them in a bowl of water for 1 hour 2-3 times a week, let them air-dry for 4 hours then return them to their original location) or perhaps they rotted (the base of the plant shouldn't be in contact with water, except when you're specifically watering the plants). I've had mine for 4 months and they all look fantastic; gave some to a friend who kills all plants and gave her the same instructions I listed above on caring for them and they're doing well.
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The cold here in Western Washington has not affected the tree, but I did bring it inside when lows were expected to be below freezing. Many new leaves over the past month because of our warm February. No flowers yet. I have had my plant since June of 2014.
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i've had mine for about a year now and they're almost all doing well and multiplying and blossoming. but i've had a couple that died because i watered them too much - they turned very dark brown. i also had one that was part of a large cluster that died from not getting enough water. it turned pale beige and brittle. mine are inside in a sunny window and i spray them about once a week - that's all the water they get. i'd keep trying because they're really nice once you get them going and they crop up more so you don't have to buy them. hope this helps.
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I don't have any flowers yet but all the leaves are turning red and falling off. I think I have some buds. I have several very short leaveless branches and two very tall shoots and all of these are just about leaveless now. They are advertised to grow good in a sun room or room with lots of light and that is where I have mine. I have tried to get info back from the company as to the condition of my plant and even sent some pics but no response from them as yet. I got mine July 2013 and I sure expected it to look a lot better than it does now. I am concerned that it is dying. Hope you have better luck than I am having!! I don't have any flowers yet but all the leaves are turning red and falling off. I think I have some buds. I have several very short leaveless branches and two very tall shoots and all of these are just about leaveless now. They are advertised to grow good in a sun room or room with lots of light and that is where I have mine. I have tried to get info back from the company as to the condition of my plant and even sent some pics but no response from them as yet. I got mine July 2013 and I sure expected it to look a lot better than it does now. I am concerned that it is dying. Hope you have... » Read More I don't have any flowers yet but all the leaves are turning red and falling off. I think I have some buds. I have several very short leaveless branches and two very tall shoots and all of these are just about leaveless now. They are advertised to grow good in a sun room or room with lots of light and that is where I have mine. I have tried to get info back from the company as to the condition of my plant and even sent some pics but no response from them as yet. I got mine July 2013 and I sure expected it to look a lot better than it does now. I am concerned that it is dying. Hope you have better luck than I am having!! « Show Less
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Oh no. Not unless your tree trunks are 128" in circumference. That is how many ounces you will have in your gallon container. Wait for a day when it has completely finished raining, at least an inch of rain, so the ground is damp and your tree roots are primed to soak this expensive stuff into its system. I like to wait until the little tree leaves just start to grow fast in early/mid May in my area. October works but you will have to research the timing of this on line. Get out a measuring tape and measure the circumference of your tree trunk 40" up from the ground. Check the label directions to see which formula you have. Regular formula Bayer will state to use 1 oz of liquid per inch of circumference. Landscapers formula is concentrated so use 1/2 ounce per inch of trunk girth. Find a liquid measuring cup with the ounce measurements on it. (Never use it for food again no matter how much you wash it.) I got a 32 ounce (quart size) at a local farm store and marked it for pesticides only. Pour the measured ounces into a large bucket and add 2 more gallons of water. Be sure to rake away debris or mulch within a 16" perimeter around the base of the tree trunk. Bare soil is best. Pour slowly no farther than 8" away from the trunk all the way around. If your tree is suffering, it will look bad during the summer and need till the next year before you see recovery. I understand 50% loss of tree leaf canopy is usually the limit though. Now, saying all that, I have been told to save your money and to not start treatment until the Emerald Ash Borer is within 15 miles of your trees. Not sure? Type in EAB infestation for your state and you should find a county by county map infestation graph. How long to treat? You will to do this once annually until the EAB on the infestation map disappears. It is worth saving these trees Martha. We are in it for the long haul.
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Not sure. I got mine in Oct. So far it is doing well, had a lot of blooms but not seeing any lemons yet. It has lost a few leaves but since I received it after it had gotten cold and it hasn't been on my deck yet, I think it's doing very well. I didn't really expect to get lemons this year but I hope to get some after a summer on the deck.
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We water every two days and we actually pour about 64 ounces of water (very slowly) and let the excess come out. We nearly lost our tree as initially we poured the water very fast and the water simply was running off the surace. Tree was not getting enough and leaves were dropping like crazy. Finally we found that slow and deliberate watering every other day worked and our tree reinvigored itself with plenty of new leaves.
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The brown (i.e., death leaves) fell off naturally on my tree. In fact over time (maybe 3- 4 months) all the original leaves died. But have no fear, new growth came-in concurrently. Now after 6 months, I have a fully formed beautiful tree with all new growth...and I let the brown leaves fall naturally. I would recommend not letting the dead leaves accumulate on the ground.
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I do too. You need to bring it inside in the winter and boot it outside when it gets to 30 degrees and no lower in the spring. When you bring it in it goes dormant - needs no light. the leaves will drop(that's fine)...it can go in a basement, etc...just give it a little water each week.
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I live in NJ where it was cold as well. I kept the lemon tree (in it's original pot) in a sunny window and watered once a week - no fertilizer. Last month it started flowering - beautiful smelling. I tried to pollinate it using q-tips. Maybe I will get lemons :). It is growing taller too.
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I'd be surprised if they can ever get too much sun. When they first move outside into direct sun I've seen them kind of sunburn on the existing leaves but not on new ones. Are you using distilled water? And is it possible it's going through dormancy?
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I love in Colorado and have the same situation. I put it in a pot in the house and moved it to the patio during the summer months as long it doesn't get below 40. It's finally starting to grow new leaves. It's nothing like the picture. 4 leaves on a stick.
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I have no idea, I have not even tried to start the seedlings I have, but I did just purchase a young tree, and its first leaves are lacey and green. I should probably look foreward to the red leaves in the fall.
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This is my first year with this plant but it sounds like it may not be getting enough water/food. Something is really wrong. Check to see if the stem is broken at ground level. If it is just bury the broken part under the soil and it will take off. Maybe check of something eating the plant.
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Mine has been outside in northern mn since may. All new leaves and no blossoms. Will bring it indoors to a heated garage for winter. Hopeful.
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Hi! I can tell you it is not certified organic, but I'm an organic grower and I understand our concern; you can check with your licensing/ federal groups and 1) if you sell less than I believe $500/ yr u need not be certified and 2) it is not always possible to find organically grown trees etc, after a period of time your practices will,determine if the fruit is organic. Please check to determine the length of time. As I'm sure you know avocados are not prolific for a number of years; it may be sufficient to overcome the growers lack of organic. I do want to tell you that both the haas and the Fuentes I received were beautiful; better than local nursery trees. Both trees have young fruit on them now. The haas is excellent it has not even really dropped leaves of any significance. The Fuentes ont the other hand does have fruit but has dropped a significant number of leaves to the point that I'm actually concerned and am going to contact the grower. If you find that I am correct and that afire a point with a young tree & ur organic growing habits you can be certified I would highly recommend these trees. Truly wonderful. I'd love to know how you do. If you have further questions I'm more than happy to provide u with any information I can. Farm on and organic is the only way to love the earth. Best to you, Lynda