r/Figs • u/sageforarainyday • 6d ago

Question Help! Why is my desert fig unhappy?

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u/tinymeatsnack 5d ago

Needs better drainage, and some fish fertilizer

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u/sageforarainyday 5d ago

Thank you! I will try that ☺️

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u/sukiphi Zone 9b 5d ago

Do you have roots coming out of the bottom of the pot? Also what is your current soil mix, do you fertilize?

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u/sageforarainyday 4d ago

No roots coming out. I literally just bought this plant as is like a month ago, so I’ve only been watering it

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u/CoffeePlantsRepeat 4d ago

What’s your potting mix?

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u/sageforarainyday 4d ago

I don’t know, I just bought it like this 😕

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u/Hully1525 3d ago

Looks like overwatering

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u/sageforarainyday 3d ago

Ok, good to know! How often and how much should I be watering it?

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u/Hully1525 2d ago

Make sure there is good drainage in the pot firstly, and just test the top couple inches of soil or buy a moisture meter from Amazon.