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Ficus Gall: Not Your Fault, No Cure

Galls on Ficus trunks are bacterial or fungal infections acquired at the nursery, not caused by your care. They cannot be cured. If only one branch is affected, prune it out and disinfect tools. The rest of the tree may live for years, but monitor for spread. Don't blame yourself—the infection predates your ownership.

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