Note: Some people are allergic to fig latex, the milky, white sap that oozes from the leaves and branches and from the stems of unripe figs. Avoid overhead watering, but water at the base of the trunk. I'll probably plant a Celeste in its place. The ripening time for figs can vary greatly depending on the variety and the climate in which the fruit is grown. Fruit is not typically affected, but the disease can cause premature ripening of the fruit. Your trees may still have green figs that just won't seem to ripen, and that can be for many reasons.