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• 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

• It actually looks like it could be a bacterial issue. This post can help with that: https://fiddleleaffigplant.com/prevent-and-treat-bacterial-infections-in-fiddle-leaf-figs/
  August 20, 2019

• Hi Andrea, we usually recommend a fast-draining soil like cactus soil, or even a 50/50 mix of cactus and regular indoor potting mix. Rocks in the bottom can actual inhibit draining by bringing the wettest soil closer to the root ball, so you may want to try a pot with more holes and no rocks. I hope that helps!
  August 20, 2019

• Hi Kirsten! I looks like an overwatering problem, and it might be happier closer to the window, like in that corner. That will also help it recover from the watering issue. I hope that helps!
  August 20, 2019

• Hi Misha! New growth is a really good sign, so I'd keep up with your care routine. You can prune some of the lower branches to keep it tree-like, and you can try notching to encourage more branching up top. This tree might help: https://fiddleleaffigplant.com/fiddle-leaf-fig-notching-101-when-why-and-how-to-encourage-branching-with-before-and-after-pictures/
  August 20, 2019

• Hi Erica, I'd leaves those leaves on for now so you don't shock the plant. New growth is a really good sign, so I'd keep doing what you're doing!  
  August 20, 2019

• Hi Rosalie! The branches may also start growing leaves, but you can try pinching the move them along a little. This post might help: https://fiddleleaffigplant.com/fiddle-leaf-fig-notching-101-when-why-and-how-to-encourage-branching-with-before-and-after-pictures/
  August 20, 2019

• Hi Hannah! Does the soil feel dry when you water? It doesn't look like root rot, but it could be underwatering or possibly a bacterial issue.
  August 19, 2019

• Hi Anna, make sure to post pictures! :)
  August 19, 2019

• Hi Diane! Root rot typically affects the bottom leaves first. 1 cup might also be a little light, depending on the size of the tree. I typically start with a cup for plants that are 1-2 feet tall, 2 cups for 3-4 feet tall, and three cups for anything over that, then increase as needed. I'd actually try increasing the volume of water a little bit and making sure it gets excellent sun.
  August 19, 2019

• Fiddles do best with 3-1-2 fertilizer, so it could be that. Keep up with the watering schedule, but I'd hold off on the fertilizer for a bit. Also, make sure it gets great light!
  August 19, 2019

• Hi Emily! A lot of this is probably shock, especially if you repotted the plant right when you brought it home. Make sure it gets plenty of light and be careful not to overwater. Other than that, give it a few weeks to adjust.
  August 19, 2019

• Check for any other signs of insects like webbing or clear, gooey residue. If you don't find any, the plant could be slightly overwatered.
  August 19, 2019

• Yellow usually means your plant is getting too much water and not enough light, and gnats tend to like moist conditions as well. You may want to get a moisture meter to check the moisture of the root ball before you water, or you can use a wooden stick to test the moisture of the soil. This article has more information about yellowing leaves: https://fiddleleaffigplant.com/how-to-fix-yellow-fiddle-leaf-fig-leaves/
  July 25, 2019

• Yellow usually means your plant is getting too much water and not enough light, and gnats tend to like moist conditions as well. You may want to get a moisture meter to check the moisture of the root ball before you water, or you can use a wooden stick to test the moisture of the soil. This article has more information about yellowing leaves: https://fiddleleaffigplant.com/how-to-fix-yellow-fiddle-leaf-fig-leaves/
  July 25, 2019

• Hi Eve! I'd give it the correct fertilizer in the next watering or two. FLFs do best with a 3-1-2 fertilizer. We actually formulated our own specifically for fiddle leaf figs! You can get that here: https://fiddle-leaf-fig-resource.myshopify.com/collections/fiddle-leaf-fig-fertilizer It's also possible that you overwatered or that the soil isn't draining correctly. Make sure it gets enough light and that there's enough air flow in your home so the soil can dry. I hope that helps!
  July 25, 2019

• Hi Alison, congratulations on keeping your plant healthy for that long! Generally, if your plant is happy, keep doing what you're doing. These plants don't like change and any change can send it into shock. That being said, we usually recommend repotting every 1-2 years, and it looks like your guy might have outgrown his pot. Here's an article that shows you how to repot: https://fiddleleaffigplant.com/repot-a-fiddle-leaf-fig-tree/?fbclid=IwAR2J6REHje2R2Pkwe1HykXHYSB13Y7YyhajLaUlyX91c7gaswCRO7RdL-Hs An article about pruning: https://fiddleleaffigplant.com/pruning-and-shaping-your-fiddle-leaf-fig-plant/   And here's an article on basic fiddle leaf fig care: https://fiddleleaffigplant.com/fiddle-leaf-fig-plant-resource-featured-by-invincible-happy-houseplants/ It sounds like your plant was doing well in the bedroom, so I'd keep it in there. Don't introduce too many changes at once, and keep up with whatever care schedule you've been doing. If you choose to repot, try using fertilizer about a month later. Choose something with a 3-1-2 ratio. We formulated our own fertilizer for FLFs specifically, and it works great for our trees! https://fiddle-leaf-fig-resource.myshopify.com/collections/fiddle-leaf-fig-fertilizer I hope that helps!      
  July 24, 2019

• It's kind of hard to tell with the perspective of the photo. The pot should be just a few inches larger than the root ball. You might just have a few scraggly roots. I'd leave it alone for now and let it get used to its new home :)
  July 24, 2019

• Hi Celeste! It looks more like a bacterial infection. This post can help with that: https://fiddleleaffigplant.com/prevent-and-treat-bacterial-infections-in-fiddle-leaf-figs/
  July 24, 2019