Confession: there's nothing more beautiful to me than a mid-century modern sofa with a tall, mature fiddle leaf fig (in a basket, please) nearby. In fact, if I'm not careful, I'll put a beautiful ficus lyrata at the arm of every settee in the house. The tendency got me [...]
No one loves my fiddle leaf fig trees more than I do. Except maybe mealybugs. The first time I spotted one I had no idea what I was looking at. Since I didn't know what the bugger was, I didn't know it had a familial colony nearby. I didn't [...]
If you were to hazard a guess, why would you say the fiddle leaf fig tree has suddenly exploded in popularity? What is it about this particular plant that has the interior design and decorating world going nuts? Sure, when cared for properly, it grows quickly. And yes, that's gratifying. [...]
Did you know that the #1 cause of sick fiddle leaf fig plants is overwatering? It’s so tempting to water our plants more often than they need in an effort to care for them. I used to overwater all of my houseplants when I was younger because I cared about [...]
At The Fiddle Leaf Fig Plant Resource, we have a wonderful group of Canadian followers! We are often asked about shipping the original Fiddle Leaf Fig Plant Food to Canada. Unfortunately, current regulations do not allow us to export to our friends up north. However, we’ve identified a great [...]
Do you have a sick fiddle leaf fig? Sometimes, fiddle leaf fig plants get stuck in a rut and it’s tough to break them out. Brown spots, dropping leaves, and lack of growth can be frustrating and challenging to overcome. If you have a plant you’re ready to give [...]
Is your fiddle leaf fig having problems, but you're not sure what's wrong? We've created an online interactive quiz designed to help identify and treat fiddle leaf fig problems. Please take the quiz to find out what’s wrong with your fiddle leaf fig and get custom recommendations today! [...]
We are thrilled to announce that our book, The Fiddle Leaf Fig Expert, is finally available on Amazon now in full-color paperback or on Kindle! The Fiddle Leaf Fig Expert is an easy-to-understand guide for growing healthy and happy ficus lyrata plants. The book includes actionable information to improve [...]
Unless you are an experienced houseplant owner, you probably have never considered aerating the soil for your fiddle leaf fig. But this simple and easy trick can have a big impact on the health of your plant. Soil aeration allows more air to circulate within your pot, decreasing the [...]
Fiddle leaf figs are popular because they provide such eye-catching beauty in a home or office. The lush, verdant leaves make a striking impact. But if things go south and the leaves start to drop or get brown spots, your fiddle leaf fig may make you more frustrated than [...]
This week, Andy Burde from HousePlantShop.com joins us to share his expert insights on how to care for a fiddle leaf fig! Andy and his team run one of the top online houseplant shops and care for numerous varieties of plants. He especially loves his fiddle leaf fig plants [...]
At the Fiddle Leaf Fig Plant Resource Center, we get a lot of questions about fiddle leaf fig fertilizer. Our readers want to know what the best formula is, how to use it, and what they can do to support strong growth in their plants. We put together some [...]
We’re excited to announce that we’ve partnered with House Plant Shop to offer Fiddle Leaf Fig Plant Food as an add-on item when you purchase a Fiddle Leaf Fig from their store! House Plant Shop is one of our favorite ways to buy plants online. They offer a one-of-a [...]
We are thrilled to have received so many positive reviews on Amazon and we'd like to thank everyone who has taken the time to leave their experience. Here's a sampling of the latest Fiddle Leaf Fig Plant Food reviews. Check out the most recent reviews on Amazon here! This [...]
There are so many people who ask us where to buy a fiddle leaf fig plant online, but have concerns about the quality of the plant and how it will survive shipping. Several horror stories exist online about plants dead on arrival and sellers vanishing into the night. At [...]
Pruning a fiddle leaf fig is an important part of keeping your plant healthy and looking its best. In this video, we'll discuss how to prune a fiddle leaf fig, the tools to use, and what to look out for to keep your plant safe. After you prune your plant, don't [...]
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. [...]
I am thrilled to announce that my new book, The Fiddle Leaf Fig Expert, is finally available on Amazon now in paperback or on Kindle. Today, I’d love to share with you an exclusive excerpt from the book. When I wrote The Fiddle Leaf Fig Expert, it was my goal [...]
