Fiddle Leaf Fig
4.5 out of 5 (53 experiences)
Large, lush leaves
Browns easily
Taxonomy
Ficus lyrata
Ficus
Moraceae
Rosales
What other plant parents say
Large, lush leaves 49
Browns easily 14
Fast grower 12
Survivor 11
Easy to propagate 3
Pet friendly 3
Pest magnet 3
Blooms easily 1
03/09/2021
As someone who is not “good” at owning plants, I have had a lot of luck with my lovely FLF and have come to know her personality very well. While I know Greg has its own recommendations for watering,…
04/19/2021
So far, this FLF seems to like its location. It’s sitting in front of a large bay north facing window. Currently receiving supplemental lighting as work is being done on the outside of our building. …
@Martin
New York, NY
03/02/2021
If you have a south-facing window and a place for fiddle leaf fig with direct access to sunlight... you’re in luck. Mine only thrives when it sees the sun ☀️. I’ve also had success fully soaking wh…
@Kimdaley
Portland, OR
03/31/2021
I’ve had this guy for 4 years and she has grown so tall! I’ve had to propagate her twice to keep her from reaching the ceiling. I now have many happy little fiddle babies. So easy to propagate and ca…
@Plantfather
Orlando, FL
03/30/2021
i think arlo (my fiddle) has gotten so lucky in surviving. people either kill these immediately or grow them for a while! there’s not too much growth but i think she’s starting to put out more leaves…
@Zay
Albuquerque, NM
03/12/2021
I have two lyratas, a smaller table top one and a larger bushier one as a floor plant. Both have been lush and generally easy going. They do tend to be a bit slower growing though.
@Luluandthel…
Ashland, OR
04/15/2021
I found it easier to invest in buying a larger fiddle leaf fig if you already have experience growing the plant because once this plant is mature it is a lot easier to care for
@Gathererofn…
Lincoln, NE
04/06/2021
I love my fiddle leaf fig! I picked her up at Sam’s Club and she has thrived! She loves our front window with the east sun hitting her in the mornings.
@Maria
Dartmouth, NS
03/11/2021
Temperamental, beautiful leaves that they can appear damaged if the plan doesn’t get enough light and not look so good
03/27/2021
Does best in an east facing window. Can be awfully finicky. Does not like to move or be repotted often
How to care for Fiddle Leaf Fig
Water
How often to water your Fiddle Leaf Fig
every 9
Fiddle Leaf Fig needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
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Finding light for Fiddle Leaf Fig in your home
a window
Fiddle Leaf Fig may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your city to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Fiddle Leaf Fig in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Fiddle Leaf Fig
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Fiddle Leaf Fig after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Fiddle Leaf Fig
Fiddle Leaf Fig
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
