What's eating my ficus audrey?

Ficus Audrey (Ficus benghalensis) is most commonly troubled by spider mites, scale, and mealybugs indoors. Its large, felted leaves can harbor spider mites especially in dry, heated rooms. Scale insects are a persistent secondary threat. Wiping leaves monthly, keeping humidity above 40%, and inspecting new growth regularly are the best preventive steps.

Stippled, pale or dull leaves; fine webbing on undersides and around petioles; leaves may yellow and drop. Wipe leaves with a damp cloth; spray neem oil or insecticidal soap, focusing on undersides; raise humidity; repeat weekly.

Hard brown or tan shell-like bumps on stems and the underside of leaves; sticky honeydew; reduced vigor. Scrape off manually with a soft brush; treat with horticultural oil or systemic insecticide for heavy infestations; follow up in 2 weeks.

White cottony masses in leaf axils and along stems; yellowing leaves; sticky residue and possible sooty mold. Apply rubbing alcohol with a cotton swab on visible bugs; spray neem oil solution; isolate plant and retreat in 10 days.