Ficus Gall: Bacterial Growth with No Cure

A peach-sized gall on a braided ficus trunk is a bacterial or fungal infection. Most are cosmetic, but some spread. No cure exists.

Management Options

If only one branch is affected and dying, prune it off (disinfect tools). The rest may survive. If dieback spreads, discard the plant.

Pre-Indoor Pest Cleanup

Before bringing in from summer outdoors: blast with strong hose spray to dislodge insects. Submerge pot to rim in water for 30 minutes to flood out soil pests. No pesticides needed.