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Fiddle Leaf Fig

4.5 out of 5 (50 experiences)

Large, lush leaves

Browns easily

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Ficus lyrata

Genus

Ficus

Family

Moraceae

Order

Rosales

What other plant parents say

Large, lush leaves 46

Browns easily 13

Fast grower 11

Survivor 10

Easy to propagate 3

Pet friendly 3

Pest magnet 3

Blooms easily 1

@Sar e

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,…

@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

@Emma

03/27/2021

Does best in an east facing window. Can be awfully finicky. Does not like to move or be repotted often

@Kiwingelle

04/18/2021

Perfectly healthy when I got it but died within a month despite lots of sun and appropriate watering

How to care for Fiddle Leaf Fig

Water

How often to water your Fiddle Leaf Fig

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 located in Indianapolis, IN.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Fiddle Leaf Fig

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

Indianapolis, IN

58% Medium

Growing Fiddle Leaf Fig in Indianapolis right now

Plant growth potential is currently high 📈

April 18th, 2021

Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in Indianapolis is currently high 📈.

The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in det…

Sunlight intensity will increase by 47.5% ☀️

April 18th, 2021

Indianapolis is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!

The amount of sunlight in Indianapolis is expected to increase by 47.5% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 18.3 megajoules of energ…

Daylight will increase by 2.2 hours 📈

April 18th, 2021

This month, Indianapolis is getting an average of 8.6 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.

Hours of daylight will increase by 19.5% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 13.8 total hours o…

Light needs and placement for plant Fiddle Leaf Fig: 3ft from 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..️

Indianapolis, IN currently has medium levels of sunlight intensity, you can help this plant grow by treating it to ample light ☀️.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Fiddle Leaf Fig

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Fiddle Leaf Fig: repot after 2X growth

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.

When to repot Fiddle Leaf Fig

Is this a good time of year to repot? Yes! 🪴

April 18th, 2021

The growing potential in Indianapolis is high 📈.

It's best to repot plants during their active growing periods when they have the energy to re-establish their roots! This is a great time to repot …