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Northshore October 2025
  There’s a reason that ficus, or weeping fig (Ficus benjamina) is one of the most common houseplants around. When it has settled into place, and you’ve figured out what it wants, it’s a fairly low-maintenance yet stunning houseplant. It’ll thrive for years, given the right conditions. But what about ficus’ reputation for being fussy? That comes from its habit of dropping leaves. Leaf-dropping can occur just because the season has changed, but it can also be the result of stress on the plant from being moved, getting too much sun or water (if the leaves are still green) or getting too little water (if
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