Fig Tree Wilting with Brown Veins: Check for Saucer Water

Potted Fig Sudden Wilt, Brown Veins, Damp Soil

Fig in pot, watered daily, soil stays damp. First suspect: saucer holding water >15 min → root rot.

Diagnosis

• Yellow leaves = underwatering.
• Brown veins + wilt + constant wet = root rot from standing water.
• Figs don’t get many bugs; rust in fall is normal.

Fix

Dump saucer immediately after watering. Ensure soil dries between waterings. In FL, daily watering OK if draining fully.