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• Hi Shelby! This is the coolest thing, thanks so much for sending. We'd love to do a blog post and feature your images if you're up for it! Can you tell us more about your care routine and the soil, fertilizer, sunlight, etc. Please email photos to [email protected] Thanks so much! Claire
  August 4, 2020

• Catalina, Sorry you didn't receive my message via email. It sounds like the beginning stages of root rot. Please look here for info on how to properly diagnose and treat root rot in fiddle leaf figs.  Hopefully this helps!
  May 30, 2020

• Hi Alan, I would prune some of the leaves (less healthy ones) to lighten the load. Then you can read here and  try notching to try to get more branches to grow. Also, this video here is all about strengthening and thickening the branches. Hope this helps!  
  May 30, 2020

• Hello Maricela, Usually, new growth only stops because of lack of water, lack of nutrients, or lack of light. So it is very likely one of those.  How many hours would you say it is getting light from the West facing window? This article here should help you determine if Jade is getting enough light. There are instances where an artificial light source can be used. I didn't see the pictures come through -  Can you post them again?  Thanks,
  May 30, 2020

• This is a great example of a compacted root ball and soil that has likely pulled back from the container so the water is just running around the root ball. We call it erratic watering sometimes. I would repot and fully soak the root ball to loosen it up. When you water in the future, make sure it's soaking in fully.
  May 29, 2020

• Holes or missing chunks almost always indicate an insect problem. I would spray with our leaf armor product or a generic neem oil every two weeks until the problem is solved and there's no more evidence of bugs. Hope this helps!
  May 29, 2020

• I have not seen that before but I think it's normal. This is the normal sap for the fiddle leaf fig. Let me know how the new growth unfolds!
  Claire

  
  May 29, 2020

• Hello Kate, It looks like your plant is outgrowing your pot. I would suggest repotting it. Please read this post on how to repot your fiddle leaf fig. This post will tell you when to remove your lower leaves and how exactly to do it. Hope this helps!
  May 28, 2020

• Hello Jeremy, This link should help you know when and how to fertilize your fiddle leaf fig.  
  May 28, 2020

• Hello Hannah, Sorry to hear about your plant.  This article may help you diagnose what is going on: https://fiddleleaffigplant.com/little-red-or-brown-spots-plaguing-new-growth-on-your-fiddle-leaf-fig-tree-heres-why-and-what-to-do/ This article will also address the holes on the leaves: https://fiddleleaffigplant.com/fiddle-leaf-fig-leaves-have-holes/ I hope this helps!
  May 26, 2020

• Hello Wendy, Those spots could indicate a number of things. Please read article here to best help: https://fiddleleaffigplant.com/little-red-or-brown-spots-plaguing-new-growth-on-your-fiddle-leaf-fig-tree-heres-why-and-what-to-do/
  May 26, 2020

• Hello Heather, I am glad you will be getting a moisture meter. Do you use fertilizer every time you water? This link will give you more info specifically on Edema: https://fiddleleaffigplant.com/edema-on-fiddle-leaf-fig-leaves/ It could be Edema, but it can also be other problems. Read here to see if it might be something else: https://fiddleleaffigplant.com/little-red-or-brown-spots-plaguing-new-growth-on-your-fiddle-leaf-fig-tree-heres-why-and-what-to-do/
  May 26, 2020

• Hello Charlene, Yes, it is time for a new pot, make sure you read about that here to prevent root shock: https://fiddleleaffigplant.com/when-to-repot-a-fiddle-leaf-fig-and-when-to-not/
  May 26, 2020

• Hello Wendy, Thank you for answering all those questions. That was very thorough. First, let's address the issue with watering. My suggestion is to get a moisture meter. You can also read  more about that here, as well as about the symptoms of a dry or overwatered plant. https://fiddleleaffigplant.com/dry-and-over-watered-fiddle-leaf-fig-plant/ Since you asked about root rot, this article here can help you identify: https://fiddleleaffigplant.com/root-rot-in-fiddle-leaf-fig/ I also suggest fertilizing your plant every time you water (once a week): https://fiddleleaffigplant.com/fertilize-a-fiddle-leaf-fig/ I hope these articles help!
  May 26, 2020

• Hi Catalina, I hope I was able to answer your question via email. Let me know if you need any more help.
  May 26, 2020

• Hi Melissa, what may have happened is called root shock. This article should help - read about 3/4 of the way down, it talks specifically about this type of situation. https://fiddleleaffigplant.com/drooping-fiddle-leaf-fig-leaves-5-causes-and-how-to-diagnose/
  May 21, 2020

• Unfortunately, there's no way to remove that branch without causing serious damage to your plant. Sorry about that, you could prune the pliable ends of the plant, but cutting back a solid trunk will really harm them.

  
  May 21, 2020

• Hello Tara, your new little girl looks great! As far as the fertilizer goes- you should fertilize your plant every time you water, except in the winter when it is dormant. This post about how often to fertilize your fiddle leaf plant can help answer any questions you have on when to fertilize. As for the watering, I think our Ultimate Guide to Watering Your Fiddle Leaf Fig Plant info page will help answer questions as to how often you should water. I think because she has three trunks verses one, it might be good to get a moisture meter to help determine if it's getting enough water. You can find out more about how to use a moisture meter in this post.
  May 14, 2020

• It's normal for new leaves to have little red spots on them, and those should fade as the leaves grow. The spot on the end of one leaf might be due to a little overwatering and the tear in the leaf looks like trauma from getting moved at some point. At this point, I think the best thing to do would be to leave it alone and let it get used to its new home. I'd wait to repot for a few weeks and keep an eye on the moisture level of the soil so you'll know when to water. Good luck!  
  August 22, 2019

• Hi Elyse! A south-facing window is probably a great place for your fiddle, but make sure it doesn't get hot, direct light. I'd wait a few weeks before repotting, but then go ahead and put it in a bigger pot after it's had time to adjust to its new home. Good luck! -Claire
  August 21, 2019