Hello! The ficus seems to be affected by mealybugs (Mealybugs in ornamental plants - pest management). For control, we recommend treatments with insecticides such as , in a dose of 7.5 ml/10 L water and , in a dose of 3 g/10 L water. It is recommended to carry out 2 treatments at an interval of 7 days and to alternate the products. More precisely, if you carry out the first treatment with Movento, you can carry out the second treatment with Mospilan, 7 days after the first one. To increase the effectiveness of the insecticides, it is recommended to add an adjuvant such as , in a dose of 2 ml/10 L to the solutions. After they die, these pests remain on the stem and leaves, so it is recommended to remove them with a damp sponge. From spring onwards, you can consider using a special fertilizer for this species to stimulate the plant’s healthy growth, such as , applied by watering. In order to improve the photosynthesis process and to obtain a natural shine on the leaves, you can consider applying a treatment with . More care tips and information can be found in our articles: Ficus, plant care and growing guide; Ficus, pest and disease control.