Why does your Ficus lyrata have sudden leaf drop? Diagnose the cause and fix it with our step-by-step guide.
Ficus lyrata is highly sensitive to changes in its environment. Sudden exposure to cold drafts, air conditioning vents, or a significant change in light intensity can trigger a stress response resulting in rapid leaf abscission.
Excessive moisture in the substrate leads to anaerobic conditions, causing root rot. As roots decay, they can no longer transport water to the canopy, leading the plant to shed leaves to conserve energy.
If the root ball dries out completely, the Fiddle Leaf Fig will drop leaves to reduce transpiration. This is often accompanied by leaves feeling crispy or limp before falling.
Sap-sucking pests like spider mites or scale insects drain the plant's nutrients and can cause physiological stress. Severe infestations disrupt the leaf's ability to photosynthesize, leading to drop.
Your plant might also be experiencing one of these issues:
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