Hi I found this large ficus with no leaves dumped yesterday. Any chance it is likely to grow or is it dead? I haven't managed to find any green under bark yet.
I wouldn't hold out too much hope, but if you keep the compost just slightly damp then some new growth may appear from the base of the plant - or it may not. 🤞
Billericay - Essex
Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
If you prune it or even scratch off a bit of bark, it should exude a milky white sap. If it doesn't, then it's not promising.
You could also try taking it out of the pot and having a look at the roots. If they're healthy and not soft or rotten there might be a chance. If they are soft/rotten it's probably been killed by overwatering.
Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
Oh that's a shame. I don't know how long it has been dumped. Oh well at least I got a new pot. I'll leave it in a warm sunny place after watering and let it decide if it wants to live or die if it's not already dead.
I checked the roots which look very good though it was potbound.
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Billericay - Essex
Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.