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• I would only fertilize every week - part of the restriction on growth is light. If you can give your plant more light it will do better. But there's no way to force them to grow faster once they have all that they need. Signs of over fertilizing are burnt or dried leaf margins and yellowing in some cases. Claire
  March 19, 2019

• Thank you for your question and your picture. I suggest reading the blog post below to help identify the brown spots you are seeing. The picture makes it a little hard to tell exactly what it affecting your plant. Ensure your soil is not staying wet between waterings and watering is happening on a consistent basis. The Ultimate Photo Identification Guide to Brown Spots on your Fiddle Leaf Fig Thanks! -Claire
  February 28, 2019

• Thank you for your question. Keep up with a consistent watering schedule and ensuring the full plant gets a lot of sunlight. You may find as the plant adjusts to its new environment the leaves will appear healthier. -Claire
  February 28, 2019

• Keep up your regular watering schedule and give your fiddle leaf fig lots of sunlight. Make sure your watering is consistent. If you find you have erratic watering, set a schedule and water your plant only once a week. Water until 10% to 15% of the water comes out your pot’s drainage holes. Wait a full week and check to make sure the top inch of soil is dry before you water again. Those leaves will perk up. Thank you for your question! -Claire
  February 28, 2019

• Thank you for your question. It appears your fiddle leaf fig is not draining properly and the soil is staying too damp. Do you have a moisture meter to check the moisture levels of the soil? These two blog posts will be of help to you. Ensuring you have proper drainage will help your fiddle leaf fig thrive in the future. How to Treat Brown Spots on Fiddle Leaf Figs Creating Perfect Drainage for your Fiddle Leaf Fig - Claire
  February 28, 2019

• Thank you for your question. This is common with new leaves and you will find the spots will disappear as the leaf grows out. For more information about why this happens, click to read this blog post. Claire
  February 28, 2019

• Those do look a bit like edema spots where you will see tiny spots on new leaves that eventually disappear as the leaf grows out. Read this blog post for more information. Thank you for your question! Claire
  February 28, 2019

• Thank you for your question! I would certainly repot the fiddle leaf fig from its original container. Follow the steps in this post to repot it. Best of luck! Claire
  January 14, 2019

• Hi Scott, This looks like too much water and not enough light. Can you move it closer to the window? I would do maybe 1.5 cups every week or more and let it dry out. It also looks a bit yellow - you may want to fertilize. Hope that helps, Claire
  January 10, 2019

• Hi Sarah, This looks like a fungus to me - you can spray with a fungicide but also try aeration and make sure you let it fully dry out between waterings: https://fiddleleaffigplant.com/aerating-your-soil-for-a-healthier-fiddle-leaf-fig-plant/ Remove the leaves with problems and keep them away from your other plants, as it can spread. Hope that helps! Claire
  January 10, 2019

• Hi Kristie K, Looks like root rot to me - I would move to a sunny location and stay put. Try aeration: https://fiddleleaffigplant.com/aerating-your-soil-for-a-healthier-fiddle-leaf-fig-plant/ Then water a small amount each week and it should resolve. We're working hard on a root rot treatment that will be out soon. It's tough to beat but I think your plant looks healthy enough to survive!
  January 10, 2019

• Hi Lauren, Cute plant - I'm sorry to hear about your issues. It looks like you may have bacterial infections and dryness. When you water, are you sure the root ball is getting wet? Sometimes the water runs around the root ball and the plant remains dry. Did you rinse the insect spray off thoroughly? You can also try areation. It's hard to say exactly what's going on but it looks like your plants are getting both too wet in the roots and dried out at times. https://fiddleleaffigplant.com/dry-and-over-watered-fiddle-leaf-fig-plant/ Aeration can help: https://fiddleleaffigplant.com/aerating-your-soil-for-a-healthier-fiddle-leaf-fig-plant/ Let me know if you have any other questions. Claire
  January 10, 2019

• Hi Prue, Beautiful plant! Can you clarify if you're trying to prune and shape or you're trying to get more branches? https://fiddleleaffigplant.com/pruning-and-shaping-your-fiddle-leaf-fig-plant/ https://fiddleleaffigplant.com/fiddle-leaf-fig-notching-101-when-why-and-how-to-encourage-branching-with-before-and-after-pictures/ Thanks, Claire
  January 10, 2019

• Hi Liba, I can't be sure what happened - but it sounds like a bacterial root rot that had already taken hold by the time you treated. This is common for FLFs from big box stores. Don't take it personally, it happens all the time. In fact, we're working hard on a root rot treatment to address this type of thing. I would start over with a new plant and get a refund if you can. Just be sure to not water too much and to keep it in the same location if you can, they don't like being moved around! Hope that helps, Claire
  January 10, 2019

• Thanks for your question! If you have tightly crowded branches, you’ll want to remove some areas to provide improved airflow and reduce crowding. Any branches that touch should be addressed, as well as leaves that are impeding each other’s growth. Also, this article about properly pruning and shaping your fiddle leaf fig plant will assist you as well. Thank you! Claire
  January 10, 2019

• If you recently moved, it could be caused by trauma from moving the plant. Brown spots on a new plant that show up a week or so after you move your plant are often from physical trauma. This is because the large leaves on a fiddle leaf fig are often damaged during a move and the bruises left of the plant will turn brown over time. Brown spots from physical trauma are certainly a bummer, but they do not need treatment and your plant will generally recover very well. The tell-tale sign of these type of brown spots on an otherwise very healthy leaf and plant. Thank you! Claire
  January 10, 2019

• Thanks for your question! Have you tried the wiggle method for strengthening your plants trunk? Check out this blog post and a video on how to accomplish this. Thanks! Claire
  January 10, 2019

• Have you considered repotting and adding in the Fiddle Leaf Fig Fertilizer once winter has passed? That may help revive your fiddle leaf fig and help it to grow. Good luck!
  January 10, 2019

• Congrats on a successful propagation! It usually takes about one month for your cutting to develop roots. You can see the roots forming at the bottom of the plant after about three weeks. Allow them to grow for another week or so until you’re ready to replant. Good luck! Thanks! Claire
  January 4, 2019

• What a gorgeous tree! I suggest repotting it into a container that has adequate drainage. If your plant is between 3 and 6 feet tall, use 3 cups of water. More than 6 feet tall? Water with 4 cups of water each week or just until your container drains. Never let your plant sit in water and make sure your container fully drains each time you water. Thanks! Claire
  January 4, 2019