Ficus dry but drops leaves when watered

[Paradox]

I have done well with bonsai for years, just last two seasons have been hit or miss. Also had a bad experience nearly rotting out a desert rose I have had for 8 years by overwatering in the same soil mix, so a bit more careful even in a course mix. Living in Florida, it's hard to protect succulents during the random and frequent Florida thunderstorms. Maybe I should build a pergola for the succulents.

Succulents are a whole different animal. Ive struggled keeping them alive as well. They seem and Ive been told the do better by not doing anything. Its very easy to over water them.

 

[Cadillactaste]

A neglected tree (dry soil to an untrained eye could be well beyond need of watering) that it begins to drop leaves. Tends to fully defoliate. I don't believe watering has anything to do with the additional leaf drop. It's just has to run its course.

I was just really sick and offered the wrong watering needs to my tropical to my family. My Natalensis fully defoliated. I expected as much. That's how a tree handles neglect. It can't sustain its foliage. My own is now growing a new set of leaves. A proper watering schedule again...and it won't do it again..

It should recover. Ficus tend to be good that way. As long as it's watered accordingly to its needs it should be fine. But watering it at this time. Is not the reason it's losing it's leaves. It's just not shed them all yet from the neglect of being to dry is my take.