Question about a Ficus tree?

Ficus cuttings root pretty easily. Your cutting may have rot or fungus, which is generally fatal to a new cutting. If you want to start again, I suggest you root them in either sterilized potting soil, perlite, fine gravel, or other well-draining medium. This will make it easier to transplant when rooted and will reduce the chance of rot. Place your "soil" in a small pot with good drainage. Cut a green/new growth stem from the mother plant. It should have 6-8 nodes on it. Nodes are the growing points from which leaves sprout. The stem should be about 1/4" in diameter at the base. Cut the base at an angle and remove all leaves except for those at the tip of the cutting. Plant the cutting in your soil/compound up to the 2nd or 3rd node. Place your plant in a warm area (minimum 70F), in bright light (not full sun). Water thoroughly. Keep moist but not soggy. Transplant once you notice roots growing towards the bottom of the pot. Many ficus have extensive root systems. Keep this in mind when you transplant. Good Luck!