Then, only a slightly larger pot should be used to keep the tree growing but to avoid giving it too much fresh soil so it can make a break for it. Weeping figs should receive normal watering with fertilizer applied periodically when the tree is making some new growth. The main problems with weeping figs are leaf drop, scale and a twig blight. Leaf drop is most likely to occur during the fall and spring at the change of seasons and is a part of the normal cycle of growth for the plant. However, ficus plants also tend to drop leaves rather heavily when moved from one growing environment to another.
Scale insects cling closely to the stem of the plant and are often difficult to see.
The first sign often noted is that your foot sticks to the carpet under the tree. This honeydew deposit is usually a clear indication of scale problems. The twig blight results in stem dieback which is caused by a fungus disease that is usually more serious under low light levels. It is best treated by pruning out the infected areas and giving the plant better growing conditions. The Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.