Leaf Drop & Fiddle Leaf Fig Trees

Leaf Drop

Leaf drop on fiddle leaf figs can mean a few different things. Check the light your plant is getting, how much water, and if the drainage is adequate.

How to Treat Brown Spots on your Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree Leaves

What Causes Brown Spots on Fiddle Leaf Fig Leaves? (and How To Treat Them Quickly)

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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. There are actually four main causes …

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What to Do if Your Fiddle Leaf Fig Is Dropping Leaves

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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 fig leaves are so large, …

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Fiddle leaf fig brown spots. The condition can be frustrating because it takes a bit of experience to determine what is causing the brown spots on your fiddle leaf fig.

The Ultimate Photo Identification Guide to Fiddle Leaf Fig Brown Spots

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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 important to diagnose the problem …

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Discover what fiddle leaf fig spots mean on your fiddle leaf fig leaves. Download our fiddle leaf fig spot photo guide to help your plant stay healthy!

Fiddle Leaf Fig Spots: Photo Troubleshooting Guide

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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 overwatering or sunburn? Sometimes you just need a photo troubleshooting guide instead of vague descriptions. So we’ve put together this handy photo reference …

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Announcing Our New Premium Fiddle Leaf Fig Potting Soil! (Video)

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We are so excited to officially release our new Premium Fiddle Leaf Fig Potting Soil today! It’s available on Amazon now within the United States. Watch the video below to learn more and save $2 on your first order for a limited time! What Is It?We worked with top fiddle leaf fig growers, soil experts, and …

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Wondering if you have normal leaf drop for a fiddle leaf fig? Click to learn what normal leaf drop looks like and when to be concerned about your plant.

What Does Normal Leaf Drop for a Fiddle Leaf Fig Look Like?

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For many fiddle leaf fig owners, nothing is as terrifying as noticing that your beloved fiddle has dropped a leaf or, *gasp*, several leaves! Before you panic and start watering, repotting, buying grow lights, putting your plant outside, or checking for insects, take a breath. Don’t panic. The good news is that sometimes, dropping a …

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Do you have drooping fiddle leaf fig leaves? Click to read the 5 causes of drooping fiddle leaf fig leaves and how to diagnose the problem.

Drooping Fiddle Leaf Fig Leaves: 5 Causes and How to Diagnose

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The 5 Causes of Drooping Fiddle Leaf Fig Leaves Is the foliage on your fiddle leaf fig starting to droop? Often, caregivers of the ficus lyrata don’t know the difference between normal and abnormal leaf droopage. Here, we will look at the five most common causes of drooping fiddle leaf fig leaves. That way, you …

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Root Rot in Fiddle Leaf Figs How to Save Your Plant

6 Ways to Prevent Root Rot in Fiddle Leaf Fig Plants (Video)

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Prevent Root Rot in Fiddle Leaf Fig Plants Did you know that root rot is the most common problem facing fiddle leaf fig plants? Root rot can kill your fiddle leaf fig in a matter of days or weeks. (Read Everything You Need to Know About Root Rot in Fiddle Leaf Figs here for more …

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Check out this comprehensive guide everything you need to know about root rot in fiddle leaf figs. Learn how to identify and successfully treat root rot. Claire Akin

Everything You Need to Know About Root Rot in Fiddle Leaf Figs

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Root rot in fiddle leaf figs is their most common cause of disease and death. It’s the reason that fiddle leaf figs get brown spots and drop their leaves, and it can kill your plant in a matter of days or weeks. Your gorgeous plant or tree can go from thriving to dropping all of …

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Root Rot Treatment for Fiddle Leaf Figs

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Our Root Rot Treatment is finally available! We’ve been working for a long time to create a safe, gentle treatment to address both fungal and bacterial root rot. Participate in the Root Rot Treatment Trial We’d like to invite you to participate in the trial if your plant has symptoms of root rot. To learn …

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How to Treat and Prevent Root Rot in Fiddle Leaf Fig Trees (Video)

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Perhaps the most common problem we see is root rot in fiddle leaf fig trees. Root rot is caused by too much water, not enough drainage, and made worse by lack of sunlight. In this exclusive video, Meg Miller describes how she identified and quickly treated root rot as the culprit attacking the leaves of her …

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Sick Fiddle Leaf Fig Plant? Take it Outside!

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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 up on, hang in there and …

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