Ficus tree leafs with spots, get yellow and fall

Question

Hi I´ve a Ficus for many years without any issues. For some 6 months or so the leafs started getting yellow and fall.

Answer 1

This is too much water or poor drainage or both. The soil has less air spaces due to too much water and this promotes the growth of fungus/virus/bacteria which show in the leaves as the spots. Indicators are:

• shows on older leaves first
• close examination shows a dead spot surrounded by a dying brown ring which is typical of the growth/rest/growth life cyle

Ficus are tough. Cut the plant back hard, reduce watering, increase light and the plant will bud out new growth and overcome the problem