Fiddle Leaf Fig leaf drop

Note whether leaf loss began after a move, a cold night, a dry spell, or a change in watering. Green leaves can fall after environmental stress, but their color does not rule out a root problem.

Check the old root ball

Feel below the surface and, after repotting, compare the original root ball with the new soil around it. Water slowly if the root ball is dry; empty collected runoff if it is wet. Quick runoff can leave the center dry.

Keep the next conditions consistent

Choose a bright position away from cold glass and heating vents. If the trunk is firm and leaf loss slows, leave the roots undisturbed. Continued drop with a soft base, sour mix, or persistent wet-soil wilt calls for a root inspection. Bare sections of stem will not immediately refill.