Welcome to the Fiddle Leaf Fig Plant Resource Center
Welcome to the Fiddle Leaf Fig Plant Resource Center
Fiddle Leaf Fig Troubleshooting: Small Brown Spots on Mature Leaves
When a fiddle leaf fig isn’t happy, the first place you’ll notice problems is the leaves! Those big beautiful leaves can give us clues about our fiddle’s well-being, so it’s important to get good at fiddle leaf fig leaf troubleshooting. And today, we’re going to talk about an issue that [...]
A Fiddle Leaf Fig Lover’s Guide to the Variegated Rubber Tree
Around here, we’re huge fans of the variegated fiddle leaf fig, or ficus lyrata variegata. However, these trees are extremely rare, expensive, and difficult to care for. If you love the look of the variegated fiddle but have been unable to get your hands on one (or just aren’t confident [...]
The Ultimate Guide to Dwarf Fiddle Leaf Figs and Bambinos
If you love the look of fiddle leaf figs but don’t want to take care of a giant tree, or if you want to add a little variety to your houseplant collection, a bambino fiddle leaf fig, or dwarf fiddle leaf fig, may be the perfect plant for you! These [...]
Another Fiddle Leaf Fig Victory: Fiddle Leaf Fig Troubleshooting
Nothing makes us happier than a fiddle leaf fig success story! This amazing story comes from Angela, a member of the Fiddle Leaf Fig Facebook group and houseplant parent to three fiddle leaf figs! We've had Angela on the blog before, and she's been generous enough to share her journey, [...]
The Ultimate Guide to the Variegated Fiddle Leaf Fig
If you've been a fiddle leaf fig owner for a while and are ready to step up your game, you might be ready for a variegated fiddle leaf fig! These beauties look like regular fiddle leaf figs with those large, fiddle-shaped leaves we all know and love, but instead of [...]
Why is my Fiddle Leaf Fig Growing Leaves at the Bottom?
Here's a question we see a lot in our Fiddle Leaf Fig Resource Facebook group: "Why is my fiddle leaf fig growing leaves at the bottom of the trunk?" So we thought we'd answer in a blog post! We love to see growth on our fiddle leaf fig trees, but [...]
Identifying Fiddle Leaf Fig Varieties
If your green thumb is really a bluish-gray, don't worry; we have the resources to help you. Plants aren't just pretty greenery in the corner of your living room. They are living things with their unique quirks. Just like a roommate, the sooner you get to know your plant, the [...]
The 2020 Gift Guide for Fiddle Leaf Fig Lovers
It's that time of year when a lot of us are shopping for holiday gifts and wondering what on earth we should get for certain family members. So what's on your favorite fiddle leaf fig lover's wish list this holiday season? If you're not quite sure, don't worry! We've compiled [...]
The Complete Guide to Fiddle Leaf Fig Fruit
Fiddle Leaf Fig Fruit Complete Guide As fiddle leaf fig owners, we're big fans of those beautiful, iconically fiddle-shaped leaves, but we often forget that ficus lyrata is also a variety of fig tree. So sometimes, our fiddles will actually bear fruit! Now, indoor trees (which is what most of [...]
Do Fiddle Leaf Fig Trees Smell?
Do Fiddle Leaf Fig Trees Smell? Before you purchase a plant for your home, you may want know if it is going to have a certain smell. Maybe you are allergic, or sensitive to smells. Or you just do not want to have an odor in your house from a [...]
Pruning and Shaping Your Fiddle Leaf Fig Plant
Given proper care, plenty of sunshine, and enough soil to expand its root ball, your fiddle leaf fig will grow quickly. Healthy plants may grow several inches or even a few feet each year. They can get lopsided or too big for their location in a hurry. Pruning will keep [...]
The Ultimate Watering Guide
Watering your houseplants can be overwhelming. You've probably heard that fiddle leaf figs are hard to grow or finicky, which in large part is due to their specific watering requirements. If you water your plant too much (which is pretty common), you will kill it. If you don't water enough, [...]
Fiddle Leaf Fig Care: The 10 Commandments
Caring for your fiddle leaf fig can be complex and overwhelming, especially if you are a first-time plant owner. Good fiddle leaf fig care makes your plant stronger and more resistant to disease. But poor care creates a downward spiral of sickness and problems. Luckily, there are 10 critical components [...]
Little Red or Brown Spots Plaguing New Growth on Your Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree? Here’s Why (and What to Do)
The number-one indication of a healthy fiddle leaf fig is new growth. So when fresh young leaves appear from the top of your plant, you may feel ecstatic. But wait–what are those tiny red spots on the new growth of your fiddle leaf fig? Yes, this is my own plant! [...]
What to Do if Your Fiddle Leaf Fig Is Dropping Leaves
One of the first and most common signs of trouble in a fiddle leaf fig tree is dropping leaves. Ficus plants, in general, are prone to leaf loss when they're stressed, but for the ficus lyrata (fiddle leaf fig), dropping leaves means the plant needs help quickly. Because fiddle leaf [...]
Fiddle Leaf Fig Propagation in 6 Easy Steps
If you're a fiddle leaf fig aficionado trying to grow your herd, you may start to consider fiddle leaf fig propagation. Why would you want to propagate your plant? Easiest answer is, you can grow many plants from one original plant. This saves you money and allows you to clone [...]
How to Repot a Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree (And Add a Decorative Container!)
If you are getting ready to repot a fiddle leaf fig tree, you may feel overwhelmed by the size of the root ball or the perceived delicate nature of the plant. A lot of people out there may tell you that repotting a fiddle leaf fig is complex or difficult, [...]
The Ultimate Photo Identification Guide to Fiddle Leaf Fig Brown Spots
One of the most common concerns that fiddle leaf fig owners face is brown spots on the beautiful leaves of their plant. The condition can be frustrating and confusing because it takes a bit of experience to determine what is causing the brown spots on your fiddle leaf fig. It's [...]