The two most common problems for fiddle leaf fig plants are ironically the opposite of each other: too much water and too little water. But what's worse is that it's actually tough to tell which is which. Over-watering leads to root rot, a fungal condition that kills the plant's roots [...]
Brown spots on fiddle leaf fig leaves can be frustrating and confusing. It's disheartening to see brown spots spoiling the beautiful large green leaves of your ficus lyrata. What's worse, brown spots on fiddle leaf fig leaves can be difficult to treat if you don't know what is causing them. [...]
How to Grow a Giant Fiddle Leaf Fig Many fiddle leaf fig owners feel comfortable with caring for their plant. Their fiddle leaf fig is happy and healthy. But, sometimes, you want your fiddle leaf fig to grow bigger and taller. How do you do this? Discover the tips [...]
Top 10 Fiddle Leaf Fig Products and Tools A great product can really change your life. I'm a mom of 3 (3 and under) and my 2 girls had really bad eczema. I tried everything to help get it under control. Diet, different lotions, and nothing seemed to [...]
How to Propagate a Fiddle Leaf Fig in 5 Minutes Fiddle leaf fig propagation is not hard and you can be successful. I promise! The first step is to try. I suggest taking 3 cuttings to begin with. You may lose 1 or 2 of them, but you are [...]
Is Your Fiddle Leaf Fig Dying? Assessing the health of your fiddle leaf fig regularly is important. If your fiddle leaf fig has brown spots, dropping leaves, or isn't growing at all, you may ask yourself if your fiddle leaf fig is dying. Plant Raising Philosophy First, it is [...]
Fiddle Leaf Fig Member of the Month When I started this website, I knew I wanted to create a space for other fiddle leaf fig owners to ask questions and share their stories. The Fiddle Leaf Fig Resource Center Facebook Group is over 30,000 members strong. Members can post photos, [...]
Announcing the arrival of the newest and tiniest fiddle leaf fig lover! We are thrilled to welcome baby Tucker Akin to our Fiddle Leaf Fig Family! He was born on August 11th, weighing 6 lbs and 5 ounces, to proud parents and two big sisters. We [...]
What to Put on Fiddle Leaf Fig Leaves and Soil (and What to Avoid) We've heard a lot of interesting questions about using various food items on fiddle leaf fig leaves or in the soil. Should you put coffee grounds in your fiddle's soil? Should you shine your leaves with [...]
We've seen this question circling around in our Fiddle Leaf Fig Plant Resource Facebook group for a while, so we thought we should address it in a post! Should you bottom water a fiddle leaf fig? If you haven't heard of bottom watering before, here's a quick rundown: [...]
When fiddle leaf figs are unhappy, it almost always shows up in the leaves first. But what do those weird fiddle leaf fig spots actually mean? Is that discoloration a sign of over-watering or sunburn? Sometimes you just need a photo troubleshooting guide instead of vague descriptions. So we've put [...]
Is Coffee Good for Fiddle Leaf Fig Plants? Some fiddle leaf fig owners add coffee grounds to their fiddle leaf fig plant to help it grow. But is coffee good for fiddle leaf fig plants? What happens to the soil when you add coffee grounds to it? Why People Put [...]
How Much Humidity Does a Fiddle Leaf Fig Need? Many fiddle leaf fig owners wonder just how much humidity needs to be in their home for fiddle leaf figs to thrive. We get questions about humidity frequently in our Facebook community. Surprisingly, they are not that sensitive to humidity. It [...]
The Best Fiddle Leaf Fig Soil Recipe One of the most important parts of keeping a fiddle leaf fig—or any plant—healthy is ensuring that it's planted in the right soil. The correct fiddle leaf fig soil recipe can make a massive difference in the overall health and appearance of your [...]
How Long Do Fiddle Leaf Fig Plants Live? Recently, we polled our fiddle leaf fig community members and asked how old their fiddle leaf fig plants were. As you can see, most have a young fiddle leaf fig, between 1-5 years old. Which begs the question, how long do [...]
Bambino and Dwarf Fiddle Leaf Figs It's a popular question we see quite often in our Fiddle Leaf Fig Resource group: Are bambino and dwarf fiddle leaf figs the same thing? So we thought we needed a post all about bambino fiddle leaf figs, because they're quite popular! These adorable [...]
Have you been looking for a comprehensive guide to fiddle leaf fig care all in one place? We thought so. Fiddle Leaf Fig Care Discussion Points The benefits of your plant Fiddle Leaf Fig Care 101 The 10 commandments of fiddle leaf fig care The secret to proper watering [...]
There are many interesting facts about fiddle leaf fig trees. Fiddle leaf fig trees have become a popular plant to own among houseplant enthusiasts. Known for their beautiful, large green leaves, they make beautiful centerpieces in any home. Here are some interesting facts about fiddle leaf fig trees that you [...]