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• Thank you for your question. Since it is a new to you plant, I would see how a regular water and feeding schedule helps. Sometimes fiddle leaf figs go through a distressed period if they have recently been moved to a different environment. A moisture meter may help so that you can ensure your plant is receiving the right amount of water. Good luck! Claire
  November 4, 2018

• Great question. It sounds like you have taken all the necessary steps to rid the plant of the bugs. Keep up with a healthy watering and feeding schedule and make sure your plant has enough sunlight as possible. Give it another couple weeks and you can always submit another question if you do not see a turn around. Thanks! Claire
  November 4, 2018

• Thanks for your question! I would definitely repot your fiddle leaf fig and give it fresh soil. Make sure your plant is also receiving a lot of sunlight. Drooping and lost leaves can be from not receiving enough light. Thanks, Claire
  November 4, 2018

• Thanks for your follow up question. It is great to hear about the new leaves! The other bump may develop leaves in the future. Keep watering and fertilizing on schedule. Thanks! Claire
  November 4, 2018

• Thanks for your question - I water mine every two weeks and water until they drain. You can also do once a week and water less (2 cups or so). For my outdoor plants, I give them a good soak every two weeks. Better to water too little than too much, but if they get droopy, water right away. Hope that helps! Claire
  October 24, 2018

• Oh no! Yes it looks like it got dehydrated and sunburnt. I agree with your plan to remove the top area, which will remove the most sun damaged leaves and solve your problem of it being too tall. Then you can remove some of the bottom leaves that are damaged - removing older leaves is generally preferable to newer leaves since they're less healthy and naturally shed first. Then I might repot to a larger pot - given the size of the plant you could go up 4-6 inches in diameter. Fertilizer will help but I would wait a month or so after you repot since new soil has fertilizer in it. Good luck, I hope it does well! Claire
  October 18, 2018

• Good question - in separating the two trunks you would want to do it sooner so they don't continue to grow together, but I understand your concern with having already disturbed the plant. The season isn't as big of an issue as the shock, as they like consistency. I would probably go for it now and be careful to give them TLC and proper care afterwards. Be as gently as you can in separating the root systems. Let me know how it goes and good luck!
  October 18, 2018

• Thanks for the question and the photos - this does look strange. It doesn't look like typical root rot from a fungus or a bacteria. It could be that the soap shocked the plant or caused damage along the veins. It doesn't look like a sunburn, which would be tan damage to the top of the leaves. I would flush the pot with water to remove any soap or salts. Then I would remove heavily damaged leaves and continue with proper care, it sounds like you know what you are doing, just need to overcome this problem. Please let me know how it goes, as I have not seen this particular issue before! Good luck!
  October 18, 2018

• Please see other post for reply.
  October 18, 2018

• Wow this plant looks great! I would bring her in before it gets under 50 at night. She will adjust, just give plenty of sunlight and keep away from heater vents. No need to repot - spray with neem oil if you notice insects on the leaves. You can prune into a tree shape if you'd like but I think your plant looks great as is!
  October 18, 2018

• Thanks for your question - it's possible for them to grow with very little light. Are you fertilizing? My FLF in a pretty dark corner has lots of new growth after feeding with Fiddle Leaf Fig plant food. Otherwise it looks pretty healthy!
  October 18, 2018

• Please see reply to the other post with photos!
  October 18, 2018

• Thanks for the pictures, this doesn't look too bad. You can remove the damaged leaves if they bother you. Going forward, try aeration and make sure it fully dries out between waterings: https://fiddleleaffigplant.com/aerating-your-soil-for-a-healthier-fiddle-leaf-fig-plant/
  October 18, 2018

• Thanks for your question - you can try a process called notching to do this. Here's more info! https://fiddleleaffigplant.com/fiddle-leaf-fig-notching-101-when-why-and-how-to-encourage-branching-with-before-and-after-pictures/ Hope that helps!
  October 18, 2018

• Good question - I would continue to water very little and let it dry out between waterings. You can try aeration to help it drain better and dry out more quickly: https://fiddleleaffigplant.com/aerating-your-soil-for-a-healthier-fiddle-leaf-fig-plant/ Then, in the spring I would try to repot with a better draining soil. Good luck!!
  October 18, 2018

• Looks like a fungal root rot to me - you're right in letting it dry out and providing as much sun as possible. You can try aeration to help it dry out: https://fiddleleaffigplant.com/aerating-your-soil-for-a-healthier-fiddle-leaf-fig-plant/ Remove the damaged leaves and continue good care and it should recover. Good luck!
  October 18, 2018

• Yes, you can try that with clean and sharp shears. You'll see if the leaf can handle it or not within a week or so. Then, if you need to remove the whole leaf, you can at that point. Let us know how it goes!
  October 18, 2018

• Thanks for your question - I agree it looks like a bacterial infection. We are working on a new product to treat this, so stay tuned!!
  October 18, 2018

• Thanks for your question. It looks as though it may be a watering issue. Make sure to water and feed consistently and your plant gets a lot of light. This watering guide will be of help and if you don't have it yet, check out The Fiddle Leaf Fig Plant Food to encourage new growth and a healthy plant. Thank you, Claire
  October 16, 2018

• Thank you for your question. It could be the holes have appeared because of the trauma the plant goes through when trauma. Also, make sure the pot drains fully and there is no standing water on the bottom. To check, insert a wooden skewer to the bottom of the pot and make sure it’s not wet before you water. If it’s wet a week after you watered last, you need to improve your drainage. Claire
  October 16, 2018