Ficus Benjamina Leaf Drop After Move: Acclimation, Not Overwatering

A ficus tree dropping leaves a month after relocation is normal—ficus leaves are extremely sensitive to light changes. As long as it's near an uncovered window, it will adapt over months. New leaves signal adjustment.

Watering Correction

• Top water when top inch of soil is dry.
• Water slowly until a trickle exits drain holes.
• Bottom watering is okay but harder to manage.
• Do not repot—added stress.

Root rot requires weeks of total saturation. Your dry surface with moist lower soil is fine.