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Posted 2Y ago by @SanctifiedKanna

The lowest leaves on my fiddle leaf fig are turning black...

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Figgy
Figgy
Fiddle Leaf Fig
1ft to light, indirect
10” pot with drainage
Last watered 1 week ago
@PlantMompy
Ashley
65791 XP
2Y ago
@PlantMompy
Hi Jessica!

This is not exactly normal, but FLF are notoriously picky.

Turning black makes me think that it is related to an issue vs a change.

My first thought would be that it's a sign of overwatering. How much do you let the soil dry out before you water it?
@BonusChickpea
Anusha
1397 XP
2Y ago
@BonusChickpea
Last time I had a FLF at that same size and it was getting black leaves it was due to root rot and repotting stress. While that may not be the causes for Figgy, I would recommend checking the roots. You'd want firm pale colored roots, mushy and dark would indicate rot.