Why is my ficus benjamina tree putting out white leaves?
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Is your ficus solid green otherwise, or are the leaves variegated (both green and white on the same leaf)?
Sometimes variegated plants will try to revert to one of the two colors. All you need to do is pluck those solid leaves off so that the whole plant doesn't turn that way.
You did not say anything about its conditions I assume it is indoors, if so keep away from that AC draft and watch the watering. I am from NE and everything is inside, so I hope that fits.
Being in the Library I just looked it up to be sure, it says:
"CHARACTERISTICS:
Keep the soil watered, but let the top two inches of soil dry out. Letting the soil become extremely dry will result in dry, and yellow, leaf drop. New green, leaves dropping off can be a sign of over watering. When this occurs the plant is in trouble, make sure it is using the water you give it.
PRUNING:
These plants, when new, have a tendency to drop a noticeable amount of leaves. Don't panic, this is due to the trees being grown in ideal conditions, they are adjusting to your environment. The leaf loss may occur over several months. Pick up fallen leaves and remove yellow ones still on the plant. Cut off dead and dry twigs. This helps light to penetrate to the inside foliage, to promote growth on the inside".
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