Thanks everyone I live in hope of a(n almost) full recovery! Sacha,
don't water it? My obvious near neglect seems to suit it then? How often
would you recommend watering it?

"Julie Clark" wrote in message
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Hi all
I am desperate for some help here. I have a house plant that is over 6 ft
tall now that I have had for over 10 years (2 different houses) All I know
about it is that it is a member of the ficus family but I don't know which
one. 3 weeks ago I moved it away from the window (radiator beneath it)
into
the centre of a through lounge to accommodate my christmas tree -
disaster!
What was a beautiful lush green plant with hundreds of rich green leaves
is
shedding like crazy and I'm as stressed as it obviously is. Can someone
reassure me that I haven't damaged this plant beyond repair? I must admit
that it has survived despite me and not due to me, but I would be gutted
if
I've killed it off completely just for a couple of weeks festivities :s
The christmas tree is for moving tonight and the ficus gets its home back
but is there anything I can do to help its recovery?
Thanks