Key Points Overwatering is the most common cause of yellow ficus leaves, as soggy soil suffocates roots.Finicky ficus are also sensitive to stress from poor light, temperature swings, and pests.Yellow ...

There’s no denying Ficus is having a moment. Home gardeners, designers, and growers alike have all found the Ficus to be worthy of a crowning moment in 2026.

Sure, the tallest trees on Earth are coastal redwoods, with one topping out at 380 feet. But the largest trees? They’re ficus trees. The champion ficus (the fig family) is thought to be a specimen ...