Ficus
Light -
Indirect bright light - East facing windows or shaded south and west facing ones, or a few feet back from a unshaded south- or west facing window.
Bright/High light - West facing/ South facing window.
only acclimated plants can take direct sun
Once you have your ficus in a happy spot it will be easier to manage. Usually Ficus tend to lose foliage during stress.
Insufficient light will cause the foliage to drop from the inside of the plant. The plant’s natural reaction is to adjust to the light given. If it’s able to stabilize it will rebound with new foliage adapted to the light conditions present.
Either closer to the window to absorb more indirect bright light but up to 6 ft away as long as you can still cast a shadow in the location will provide enough light. Keep an eye on how its being watered in these different locations.
The wonderful world of Ficus. Ficus benjamina, or weeping fig, is notorious for dropping its leaves, and it's typically easy to grow — until you move it. Ficus prefers to stay put. In fact, the seemingly simple and harmless act of moving it from one corner of the room to the next, or even a few feet for that matter, may cause it to lose its leaves.
So give the plant a permanent spot in your home, ideally one that receives moderate to bright light. Water only when the soil begins to dry out. Mist often, every day if possible. Wipe the dust from the leaves once a month with a damp rag.
Water:
Water well. Check every 7 to 10 days.
ensuring all excess water drains and plant is not sitting in any excess water. (Always recommend pots with drainage holes and saucers)
Ficus like to be misted and to dry down between waterings. Even moisture so to allow it to be watered well and to dry down couple inches ensures the bottom soil wont stay overly wet.
Overwatering - can cause your plant to die, and wilted or soft leaves that have yellowed are often a sign of overwatering. It is preferable to keep your soil slightly moist, letting it dry out in between waterings and if in doubt let it dry out! Many different factors can change your watering schedule.
Sunlight and seasons affect how quickly a plant will drink water and you just adapt to those changes. That’s what makes it fun!
Temperature & Humidity:
Tropical plants do best in a humid and slightly warm environment. They thrive best above 65 degrees Fahrenheit, and they love a light misting of water.
If your plant gets too dry, it may begin to develop brown tips on its leaves. In the event that this happens, placing it next to a humidifier will help avoid further damage to the leaves.
If your aglaonema gets too cold, it may suffer from shock and may even die. Ensure that you are placing this plant away from any drafty windows or A/C vents that could blow cold air onto your plant.