[Arid_gardener] Re: Ficus Nitida - Leave twist and dry

[Olin Miller]

Sounds like a lot of water.  Try holding off water for several weeks to let
the roots dry, then water slowly at the canopy edge where the feeder roots
are located.  But first dig a small hole in the root area to test the roots
to be sure they are not moldy or rotten.

If the tree has been like this since last spring, it may have been killed by
last winter's freeze.

Olin Miller, Master Gardener Volunteer
U of A Cooperative Extension, Maricopa County AZ
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Neal Lee" <phxguy77 at msn.com>
Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 5:29 PM
Subject: [Arid_gardener] Re: Ficus Nitida - Leave twist and dry


To Whom It May Concern:

My ficus nitilda is almost 2 years olds. How come my leaves are twisted and
dry.

The tree does not grow any more. I water the trees every day for 30 minutes.

How to solve this problem?

Can I add some plant food?

What kind?

Thank you very much.
A. Long
City of Surprise, AZ