Ficus Recovery After Freezing Temperatures

Ficus on covered porch in South Louisiana exposed to freezing temps for several nights.

Immediate Care

• Move to warm location permanently.
• Leaves will discolor/drop—nothing can stop this.
• Roots are insulated by pot/soil; may survive.
• Wait for new shoots (weeks). Water less than before.
• Full direct sun. No repotting, no fertilizer.
• Prune long bare stems to keep tree compact.

No "cures" for cold damage—patience and proper conditions only.