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Posted 1M ago by @LuckyFrogfruit

Brown spots, droopy leaves and no growth

#FiddleLeafFig Not sure if I just need to let the fig do its thing. Downloaded Greg a few weeks ago and it says to water pretty infrequent. In the past we would water when ever soil felt dry and leaves drooped. But plant has gotten worse. Which is why I download Greg. Should I just trust Greg and let the leaves droop and water when suggested? Also concerned there is no new growth almost seems like any time there might be the leaf turns black. (First time fig owner)
Jade
Jade
Fiddle Leaf Fig
1ft to light, direct
14” pot with drainage
Last watered 3 days ago
@SvelteDevilsivy
Samantha
6977 XP
1M ago
@SvelteDevilsivy
Greg app makes recommendations, in time when you hit the snooze or water it before Greg recommends..it will learn the pattern and adjust. I use water meter amd the tried and true sticking finger in the soil. I use pointer finger to knuckle..but I must admit I use my meter more.
@BuffCaperspurge
Tacy
3959 XP
1M ago
@BuffCaperspurge
U need to chexk for root rot and if present clean ur roots, get rid of brown ones clean ur soil or repot w new clean ur container all w 3:1 ratio of peroxide to warer Allow soil to dry on cookie sheet if using same and repot ger a chopstick abd use lije a dipstick and dont water til it comes out dry Greg is AI and learns from how u do! Good luck and im sure shell be fine if u take appropriate acrion🫶🪴
@UpholderPomelo
Becky
950 XP
1M ago
@UpholderPomelo
I would check the soil. Mine was in a hard ball of soil that wouldn’t absorb water. Didn’t even need to repot… just moistened the root ball… loosened the roots and then put in well draining soil. Also bright indirect light Use a soil meter 👌
Samuel
Samuel
2381 XP
1M ago
@user141fc969
Make sure to get a fiddle leaf specific fertilizer and do that twice a year.
@FlyingGloriosa
Rebeca
80 XP
1M ago
@FlyingGloriosa
I used coconut coir, perlite, bark to re pot my fiddle fig. It drains really well so I water it often, plus it’s in a room with constant temperature 75 degrees F and with a humidifier. It’s growing really quick with this. I think warmer temp really makes a difference as well as humidity and the soil.
@ForestWitch
Jennifer
787 XP
3w ago
@ForestWitch
The fickle fiddle leaf! My watering method involves waiting until the soil is 50-65% dry. I use a long metal knitting needle as my moisture gauge; I stick it into the soil, and if it comes out clean, that means the plant is dry.

I keep my fiddle leaf in front of a south-facing window that receives plenty of direct afternoon light. These plants do not thrive in low light or drafts and require consistent watering, so it's important to keep this in mind.

To encourage new growth, it's recommended to trim the top 1/4” to 1/2” of the stalk. Additionally, you can make small, superficial horizontal slits on the lower stalk to promote branch growth in areas that may be bare.

I hope you find these tips helpful! The fiddle leaf is truly a beautiful plant when it’s happy. This is my picky girl, Karen! She had a rough start until I figured out her temperamental preferences.