Rescued this giant fiddle leaf from a friend…. Any tips to help it thrive again?

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I repotted and put it in a room with a lot of light. Some of the leaves are looking kind of rough. Is it better to leave them be? Or should I remove the bad ones? Any other tips to get this healthy again? Any advice is appreciated 😅 thanks in advance! 💚 #FiddleLeafFig #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #PlantCorner #help

@Blau_Ozean · Accepted Answer

Let it acclimate to its new home. Make sure it’s getting bright light, like that one spot in your house that gets the most light. I would honestly chop her back (don’t worry she will be ok) & then give her a good water with nutrients. You can even double up on it to give her a boost. Water when the top 2-3” inches are dry. I would give her nutrients with every watering & you’ll start seeing new growth. I did it to my 9’ fiddle because she didn’t fit in my house & she’s growing new growth everywhere. I’m low-key worried she will outgrow my house again quick 😂

@JenniB81 · Answer

I have a PDF of a great guide for FLFs written by Mandi of HappyHappyHouseplant (on Insta).... Are you in the Greg discord or Facebook groups? Just wondering how I can send it to you... Or if you don't mind putting your email in this public conversation I'll email it to you? 😊💚

@JenniB81 · Answer

Here's the link! https://discord.gg/AGvHr9Xg x

@JenniB81 · Answer

I'll find you! x

@Blau_Ozean · Answer

@sleepyb I honestly think a lot of those leaves will drop just due to prior care and then stress from moving. At least cutting it back shorter will give it the ability to pop more growth points to fill in and become more stable too.

@Blau_Ozean · Answer

@sleepyb as long as she gets plenty of light, she will come back strong & full!!

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