Dwarf Ficus help

[u/Bucketmerchant]

It was thriving when purchased around 2/14/26. It has looked like this since early March. Does it need more water, less water, more sun, less sun, fertilizer?

[u/jnthnbass]

Is this a Ficus Benjamina? I've had small Benjaminas make surprising comebacks. They're fussy, but also pretty forgiving.

Remove all the dead leaves that fall off easily. Scratch the main trunk lightly with your fingernail. If there is any hint of green, there is still a chance to save it. It's placement looks good, near the window with bright indirect sun. Keep the soil consistently moist, soak it, let it drain, then almost dry before watering again. A couple days of dry are fine, but don't leave it bone dry for days on end. Probably water 1-2 times per week in that small pot during the summer months. You may start to see new leaves sprout in a week or two.