Hi,

I've got a weeping fig that seems to have a white puss coming out of the stems. MAny of the leaves are falling off too, and I was wondering if anyone knows what to do?

Reply to post by Marc, on July 08, 2002 at 08:18:22:

There is a lot of information available if you search the internet. The link below is just one of many that came up in response to a quest for weeping fig care.
The "puss" as you call it, may be the milky sap which is normal color for the plant. Why the sap is coming out of the plant is not clear to me from the message you posted. Usually a wound is required.
Leaf drop seems to be mainly in response to changes in the plant's environment.
Study the basic principles of weeping fig care, regarding light, water, humidity, drafts, and other changes.
If you supply the plant with its basic requirements, it should settle in, assuming there is not another problem.
Remember not to over-water, over-fertilize. Don't take the plant outdoors "for some sun", as I've seen too many times. That will not make up for chronic light deprivation.
Some buildings are not fig-friendly, due to air conditioning/heat, lack of good natural light, use of pot for cigarette ashes or trash, pet urination, etc.
Good luck.