Grayish discolored bark - Ficus

[Fedor]

Started noticing this last night.
I have been inspecting daily, so this development became noticeable rather suddenly.

Can anyone explain what it is and how to take care of it?

Thank you

 

[Carol 83]

Could just be hard water deposits. Is it in regular potting soil? Looks awfully wet.

 

[Fedor]

Could just be hard water deposits. Is it in regular potting soil? Looks awfully wet.

I hope that is all it is. I was reading on Sclerotium rolfsii - "Southern Blight", hoping it isn't that.
It's in regular potting soil at the moment. I had just watered it prior to seeing the issue.

 

[Carol 83]

You should think about repotting it into a better draining mix, so those tubes don't rot. Or you could just chop them off, unless you like them. I repot my tropical's in the summer, when they're outside and growing strongly.

 

[Fedor]

You should think about repotting it into a better draining mix, so those tubes don't rot. Or you could just chop them off, unless you like them. I repot my tropical's in the summer, when they're outside and growing strongly.

I definatly plan on doing so in the summer, would it hurt to do it in the spring?

 

[Fedor]

You should think about repotting it into a better draining mix, so those tubes don't rot. Or you could just chop them off, unless you like them. I repot my tropical's in the summer, when they're outside and growing strongly.

Not completely sure what will become of the "tubers", but I like the front side much better. The one up high in front will go and maybe the arch root on the side.

 

[Carol 83]

I definatly plan on doing so in the summer, would it hurt to do it in the spring?

Probably not.

 

[Carol 83]

Not completely sure what will become of the "tubers", but I like the front side much better. The one up high in front will go and maybe the arch root on the side.

Your tree, as long as you like it.

 

[canoeguide]

It looks like limescale. If so, it's not going to harm this at all. If you don't like the look, get some white vinegar and a soft brush (like an old toothbrush) and brush it gently for a bit. Try not to get a lot of vinegar in the soil. Rinse the vinegar and soil well with water when you're done.

If it's not limescale and is instead something else, the vinegar will probably kill it.

 

[Fedor]

It looks like limescale. If so, it's not going to harm this at all. If you don't like the look, get some white vinegar and a soft brush (like an old toothbrush) and brush it gently for a bit. Try not to get a lot of vinegar in the soil. Rinse the vinegar and soil well with water when you're done.

If it's not limescale and is instead something else, the vinegar will probably kill it.

Thank you very much!