I spend a lot of time worrying about my plants. I have 25 precious house plants that I feed and water every Friday morning. They’re more than plants, they’re members of our family, greeting and impressing our guests and keeping our air clean. But when I was troubleshooting my half dozen fiddle leaf fig plants, …
If you’ve decided you’d like to propagate a fiddle leaf fig plant, there’s no time like the present. The best time to propagate your plant is in the spring when your plant is naturally growing and there’s plenty of light available. But to ensure a successful outcome and a smooth process, there are a few …
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Fiddle leaf fig plants have been growing in the wild for millions of years. They’re native to West Africa, in countries like Sierra Leone, where they get 40 to 60 feet tall and bear small green fruit. They belong to the Moraceae family, which is the plant family of fig and mulberry trees. There are …
Using a moisture meter to know when to water your fiddle leaf fig plant can save you a lot of headaches and keep your plant healthy. The biggest problems with fiddle leaf fig plants are too much or too little water. If you’re a fiddle leaf fig owner, you’ve probably been confused when you read …
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Whenever people tell me that fiddle leaf fig trees are hard to grow, I remind them that ficus lyrata trees often grow over 40 feet tall in the wild. Of course, in the wild they have the perfect environment: plenty of sunshine, constant access to nutrients, and perfect drainage. If we replicate these conditions in …
If you’ve had your plant for less than a year, you may not have needed to clean your fiddle leaf fig yet. But after a year, your fiddle leaf fig is likely suffocating with dirt and dust. To keep it alive and well, you’ll need to clean the leaves to remove any dust. But what …
It’s not that fiddle leaf fig trees are hard to keep healthy, it’s more that many fiddle leaf fig tree owners are houseplant beginners. They don’t have the confidence of a houseplant veteran and they may second-guess their decisions when caring for their new plant. Novices may water their tree too often and inadvertently cause …
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Fiddle leaf fig plants need fertilizer for proper growth because their leaves are large and dense. One common mistake people make is neglecting to fertilize a fiddle leaf fig plant at all, which results in slow growth and poor overall health for your plant. It’s important to choose the best fiddle leaf fig fertilizer so …
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Wondering where to buy a fiddle leaf fig tree? There are a lot of options available, depending on how large of a plant you’re looking for. If you’re ready to make the investment in a fiddle leaf fig tree, you’ll want to spend some time researching your options and choosing the best plant for you. …
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Brown spots. Dropping leaves. Slow growth. There are a few common ailments that can sicken or kill your prize fiddle leaf fig tree. The good news is that most of these problems are easily cured if you know what to look for. Here are 6 ways to tell if your fiddle leaf fig tree is …
During the growing season (spring and summer) your plant will put a lot of resources towards growing new branches and leaves. To support a healthy plant, you will need to provide proper nutrition with fiddle leaf fig plant food. What does a healthy plant need? In order to efficiently perform photosynthesis, your plant needs to …
If you’re like me, you love your fiddle leaf fig plant and want to give it everything it needs to grow. That means the right amount of sunlight, just enough water, and the best fertilizer for a fiddle leaf fig plant. Fiddle leaf figs thrive with the right type of nutrition. Did you know that …
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