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• 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

• Thank you for your question. I would revisit how often you are watering your plant and ensure it is draining properly as well. Moving it to a spot where there is a lot of sunlight will help too. - Claire
  January 4, 2019

• Looks like your plant needs a good watering. Make sure to consistently water your plant once a week. For more watering tips visit this post here: https://fiddleleaffigplant.com/watering-fiddle-leaf-fig-plant/
  January 4, 2019

• It sounds like you may have root rot due to insufficient drainage and your root ball is staying too wet. Not enough sunlight can make this problem worse. Too large of a pot can also cause your plant’s roots too remain to wet between waterings. Address your drainage immediately. Make sure you have a well-draining container, fast-draining potting soil, and that you aren’t watering too frequently. You can read more information about treating root rot here: https://fiddleleaffigplant.com/root-rot-in-fiddle-leaf-fig/
  December 31, 2018

• This is a common issue and not to worry. Be sure to read all about why fiddle leaf figs experience red/brown spots on new growth by clicking here. https://fiddleleaffigplant.com/little-red-or-brown-spots-plaguing-new-growth-on-your-fiddle-leaf-fig-tree-heres-why-and-what-to-do/
  December 31, 2018

• Thank you for your question. The cracks look like they could be bruising from mechanical damage. Sometimes fiddle leaf figs experience trauma an cracks are observed. Keep watering your plant properly and ensure it is fertilized properly as well. Good luck!
  December 31, 2018

• Thank you for your question. The giveaway to diagnose insect damage is small dark spots that damage the plant leaves that turn into holes in the leaves. You can also look out for any insects on your plant (use a magnifying glass) or any white or gray insect webs. If you find any evidence of insects living on your plant, you’ll know this is the cause of your brown spots. Insect infestations are easy to treat. Use a neem oil product designed for houseplants. Take your plant outside if possible, as the neem oil has an unpleasant smell that lingers. Spray all of the leaves of your fiddle leaf fig thoroughly. Turn each leaf to spray the underside and don’t forget where the leaf meets the stem. Wait two weeks, inspect again, then repeat the spraying process if needed. Good luck!
  December 31, 2018

• Hi There, it looks like this plant got dried out at one point? Please read this post - it may have dryness damage: https://fiddleleaffigplant.com/dry-and-over-watered-fiddle-leaf-fig-plant/
  December 18, 2018