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Persistent Ficus Leaf Drop After Scale Eradication

Why Leaves Still Fall

Ficus drops leaves for ANY stress: light change, watering inconsistency, need for pruning, or recent pest battle. Scale treatment (even successful) is a stressor.

Diagnosis Checklist

Light: directly in front of unobstructed sunny window?
Water: thorough when surface very dry?
Pruning: any dead wood or crossing branches?
Pot: still in original? (Repotting adds stress.)

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