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HELP -- new fig tree dying, leaves burnt?

edamat
13 years ago

I bought a 2 ft tall celeste fig 3 days ago and replanted it in a container pot (~3 gallons). It was fine the first day, but the next day the leaves started to curl. Today the leaves look burnt... crispy dry and browning. Only a few of the new leaves are ok.

I don't know if it's over or underwatering... I didn't water the plant the first day since it had already been soaked at the nursery... I gave it like a cup of water the 2nd day when the leaves started to curl to see if it would perk up... but it didn't. I stuck a stick in and the soil doesn't seem too soaked (at least the first 5 inches deep)

I did a search and I think it was showing signs of mosaic disease when I bought it.... I don't know if I'm overwatering? or if it's a disease.

This is my first time with a fig plant and I'd really appreciate help/advice. I'm also wondering about the worst case scenario: all the leaves dropping... what should I do then to make it recover?

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