leaf drop on my fig tree

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puffinstuff

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leaf drop on my fig tree
« on: August 06, 2012, 18:32 »
anyone any thoughts about why this is happening.  I think it's a bit early for the leaves to drop but was wondering if anyone else has had this.  I've given the pot a good watering as this may be the cause.  There are still some leaves left on and the fruit are intact. 
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Re: leaf drop on my fig tree
« Reply #1 on: August 06, 2012, 18:36 »
Leaf drop is often a sign of stress, and in a pot watering is probably the most common cause of stress.

Has the pot dried out regularly over the last few months?
I try to take one day at a time, but sometimes several days all attack me at once...

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Re: leaf drop on my fig tree
« Reply #2 on: August 06, 2012, 22:19 »
it is possible what with all the rain i've probably assumed it was getting enough.  Is there anything i should be doing.  I doubt it will put on any new growth now.

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Re: leaf drop on my fig tree
« Reply #3 on: August 07, 2012, 19:25 »
You could give it a liquid general purpose feed - seaweed or similar (not tomato fertiliser).

I think it's probably a bit late for slow-release fertiliser (though others may disagree).

Out of interest, what sort of compost is it in?



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