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• Hi Renae! It could be fungus, but it could also be an insect problem. This post has more information about identifying and getting rid of pests on your fiddle leaf figs: https://fiddleleaffigplant.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-fiddle-leaf-fig-insect-problems-video/
  July 22, 2019

• Hi Natalie! Yellow leaves are usually a sign of too much water and not enough light. This post has more information about that: https://fiddleleaffigplant.com/how-to-fix-yellow-fiddle-leaf-fig-leaves/ I think your tree just got too much water at once, and it might need a little more light.  
  July 22, 2019

• On the other hand, if the nursery pot has a lot of holes in the bottom, it might be designed to keep the roots very dry, so it could be a challenge to maintain the proper moisture level of the soil. If you've had it for two months, it's probably safe to put it in a new pot with well-draining soil and drainage holes. Good luck!
  July 19, 2019

• Hi Holly! Watering every 5 days seems like a lot, so make sure to test the moisture level of the root ball before you water. The top inch or two of the soil might feel dry, but the root ball might still be quite wet. A moisture meter can help with this. This post has more information about that: https://fiddleleaffigplant.com/moisture-meter/
  July 19, 2019

• Hi Annie, is the tree by a drafty window or a vent? Sometimes those things can dry it out and cause it to brown.
  July 18, 2019

• Hi Naomi! This post might help you encourage new growth: https://fiddleleaffigplant.com/how-to-fix-fiddle-leaf-fig-stunted-growth/
  July 18, 2019

• It looks like you have more than one plant in the same pot, so at some point you may want to separate them. For now, just work on letting it adjust to its new home. If you feel ready to separate the plants in a few months, this post might help: https://fiddleleaffigplant.com/how-to-separate-fiddle-leaf-fig-trees/ Good luck!  
  July 18, 2019

• Hi Mel! The roots look healthy, so it could be a few things: possibly edema leftover from when those leaves were young (this is caused my inconsistent watering and usually goes away as the leaves grow) or it could be insects. Examine the leaves and stems closely (use a magnifying glass if you have to) to see if any of the spots are moving, for white webbing or cottony stuff, or if you see any actual bugs. If you don't notice anything, just get the plant onto a regular care schedule with good light, the right amount of water, and a good pot with drainage holes and well-draining soil. This post might help if you do find insects: https://fiddleleaffigplant.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-fiddle-leaf-fig-insect-problems-video/   This post might help you get started with caring for your new plant! https://fiddleleaffigplant.com/fiddle-leaf-fig-plant-resource-featured-by-invincible-happy-houseplants/
  July 17, 2019

• Those brown crispy tips are normal on the end of the branches - as soon as the plant adjusts to its home and gets enough sunlight and fertilizer, it should start growing. Have you been feeding it? Claire
  July 16, 2019

• This sounds like it could be either sap or insects. Do you see any insects? Holes typically indicate that mealy bugs or other insects are preying on your plant. Claire
  July 16, 2019

• I'm sorry to hear that - this looks a bit like sunburn, did it get scorched? If not, it could be a bacterium from the soil. You could try our root supplement product to fight any root rot. Claire
  July 16, 2019

• Uh oh! Drooping leaves can have a lot of causes, but this post might help: https://fiddleleaffigplant.com/drooping-fiddle-leaf-fig-leaves-5-causes-and-how-to-diagnose/ Good luck!  
  July 15, 2019

• It's probably dropping leaves from shock, because that's a lot of change! I'd put it in the spot where it was thriving and go back to the routine you were doing before to see if it stabilizes. Fiddle Leaf Figs hate change! It might also be a watering issue, because indoor soil doesn't always drain well enough (even the moisture control stuff), so I like to mix it 50/50 with cactus soil.
  July 15, 2019

• I think committing to one spot is a good idea! Once the tree appears to be doing well, you might want to try notching to encourage leave growth. This post might help: https://fiddleleaffigplant.com/fiddle-leaf-fig-notching-101-when-why-and-how-to-encourage-branching-with-before-and-after-pictures/ You may also want to consider separating those trunks at some point, and this post shows you how to do that: https://fiddleleaffigplant.com/how-to-separate-fiddle-leaf-fig-trees/ I hope that helps!    
  July 15, 2019

• A little drooping is normal if the plant is very dry or if it moves to a new home, and it sounds like both of those might apply to your plant. If it doesn't perk up soon, this post might help: https://fiddleleaffigplant.com/drooping-fiddle-leaf-fig-leaves-5-causes-and-how-to-diagnose/ I hope that helps!  
  July 15, 2019

• It could be a watering issue. This post might help! https://fiddleleaffigplant.com/watering-fiddle-leaf-fig-plant/
  July 12, 2019

• He looks a little dry! This article might also help: https://fiddleleaffigplant.com/drooping-fiddle-leaf-fig-leaves-5-causes-and-how-to-diagnose/
  July 11, 2019

• Sounds like it's time to repot your plant! Get as much as the soil out of the root ball as possible without breaking any roots, and make sure to repot in a clean pot. That should take care of the fungus problem, and try sprinkling a little cinnamon on the surface of the soil to help with the gnats. Good luck!
  July 10, 2019

• It does look like root rot since the lower leaves are more affected, so you may want to try repotting. This post might help: https://fiddleleaffigplant.com/root-rot-in-fiddle-leaf-fig/ Also, it's hard to tell how much light it's getting in that spot, but make sure it gets plenty of bright, indirect sunlight. This will also help it heal from root rot if that's what's going on. I hope that help!
  July 10, 2019

• This post about drooping leaves might help: https://fiddleleaffigplant.com/drooping-fiddle-leaf-fig-leaves-5-causes-and-how-to-diagnose/ Also, check for drafts near that window. Extreme temperatures can also cause FLFs to droop and even dry out. I hope that helps!  
  July 9, 2019