Problems & Fiddle Leaf Fig Trees

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)

Leave a Comment / Book, Brown Spots, Fertilizer, Leaf Drop, Plant Care, Problems, Watering / By Claire Akin

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 …

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

Sunburn can happen quickly! Learn how to rehab a sunburned fiddle leaf fig.

How To Rehab a Sunburned Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree

Leave a Comment / Problems, Propagation / By Claire Akin

Every houseplant lover began as a novice on their plant-loving journey, and we’ve nearly all encountered the fast and devastating harm that an extra sunny window can do to our plants. We’re happy to collaborate with Jared and his photographer Matt of Jared’s Detours as Jared rehabs a stunning Fiddle Leaf Fig tree that declined …

How To Rehab a Sunburned Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree Read More »

Using neem oil on fiddle leaf figs to get rid of insects! It’s super easy and only requires a spray bottle, water, neem oil, and a little gentle dish soap.

Using Neem Oil on Fiddle Leaf Figs | When and How to Use It

Leave a Comment / Plant Care, Problems / By Claire Akin

Using neem oil on fiddle leaf figs to get rid of insects! It’s super easy and only requires a spray bottle, water, neem oil, and a little gentle dish soap.

There are four main reasons why your fiddle leaf fig is leaning. This is due to improper watering, insufficient light, nutrient deficiency, or inadequate airflow.

4 Reasons Your Fiddle Leaf Fig Is Leaning | How to Fix

Leave a Comment / Plant Care, Problems / By Claire Akin

Fiddle leaf figs are beautiful trees that can grow very large, very quickly. Indoors, these trees can reach 10 feet tall or even more with adequate light and space. However, if something is off with their environment or care, fiddles can lean or grow crookedly rather than growing straight up. This can put stress on …

4 Reasons Your Fiddle Leaf Fig Is Leaning | How to Fix Read More »

Let’s talk about etiolation in fiddle leaf figs, how to prevent it, and what to do if you’re already seeing significant internodal spacing in your fiddle.

Etiolation in Fiddle Leaf Figs: Why Fiddles Get Leggy

Leave a Comment / Light, Problems / By Claire Akin

Is your fiddle leaf fig getting “leggy”? Is there wide internodal spacing or a lot of empty stem space between older leaves and newer ones? This is called etiolation, which shows up in flowering plants when they don’t get enough light. Let’s talk about etiolation in fiddle leaf figs, how to prevent it, and what …

Etiolation in Fiddle Leaf Figs: Why Fiddles Get Leggy Read More »

You might run into one or more of these common fiddle leaf fig diseases and conditions at some point. It’s important to recognize them and know how to treat them!

How to Treat and Prevent These 4 Common Fiddle Leaf Fig Diseases

Leave a Comment / Plant Care, Problems / By Claire Akin

You might run into one or more of these common fiddle leaf fig diseases and conditions at some point. It’s important to recognize them and know how to treat them!

Can It Be Saved? When to Give Up on a Fiddle Leaf Fig

Leave a Comment / Problems / By Claire Akin

We’ve received this question a lot through our email account and our Facebook group: Can my fiddle leaf fig tree be saved? The interesting thing is, the fiddle leaf figs in question range from fairly healthy-looking plants with a few spots to a completely dried-out stick. At what point is a fiddle leaf fig beyond …

Can It Be Saved? When to Give Up on a Fiddle Leaf Fig Read More »

Fiddle Leaf Fig Troubleshooting: Sunburn or Not Enough Light?

Leave a Comment / Problems / By Claire Akin

A common question we see from fiddle leaf fig tree owners is “How much light does my fiddle need?” On that same note, sometimes it’s hard to tell whether your fiddle is getting too much light or not enough. Let’s talk about that in our fiddle leaf fig troubleshooting guide! Generally, fiddles LOVE light. As …

Fiddle Leaf Fig Troubleshooting: Sunburn or Not Enough Light? Read More »

Fiddle Leaf Fig Troubleshooting: Small Brown Spots on Mature Leaves

Leave a Comment / Brown Spots, Problems / By Claire Akin

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 often mystifies fiddle leaf fig …

Fiddle Leaf Fig Troubleshooting: Small Brown Spots on Mature Leaves Read More »

Do Fiddle Leaf Fig Trees Smell?

Leave a Comment / Plant Care, Problems / By Claire Akin

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 plant. It’s important to know …

Do Fiddle Leaf Fig Trees Smell? Read More »

Fiddle Leaf Fig Care A Complete Guide

2 Comments / Plant Care, Fertilizer, Light, Problems, Watering / By Claire Akin

Fiddle leaf fig care can be complex and overwhelming, especially if you are a first-time plant owner. But never fear! This article will teach you everything you need to know about caring for these beautiful plants. Good fiddle leaf fig care makes your plant stronger and more resistant to disease. But poor care creates a …

Fiddle Leaf Fig Care A Complete Guide Read More »

Red or Brown Spots on Fiddle Leaf Fig New Growth

Little Red or Brown Spots Plaguing New Growth on Your Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree? Here’s Why (and What to Do)

Leave a Comment / Plant Care, Problems, Red Spots / By Claire Akin

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! See? Even experts can be …

Little Red or Brown Spots Plaguing New Growth on Your Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree? Here’s Why (and What to Do) Read More »

What to Do if Your Fiddle Leaf Fig Is Dropping Leaves

2 Comments / Drainage, Leaf Drop, Light, Plant Care, Problems / By Claire Akin

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, …

What to Do if Your Fiddle Leaf Fig Is Dropping Leaves Read More »

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

Leave a Comment / Ask the Doctor, Drainage, Leaf Drop, Plant Care, Problems, Soil / By Claire Akin

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 …

The Ultimate Photo Identification Guide to Fiddle Leaf Fig Brown Spots Read More »

Is Your Fiddle Leaf Fig Dying?

Leave a Comment / Leaf Drop, Plant Care, Problems / By Claire Akin

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 be asking yourself, “Is my fiddle leaf fig dying?” Plant-Raising Philosophy First, it is helpful to identify what your plant-raising philosophy is. Fiddle leaf figs are incredibly …

Is Your Fiddle Leaf Fig Dying? Read More »

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

Leave a Comment / Plant Care, Brown Spots, Leaf Drop, Problems / By Claire Akin

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 …

Fiddle Leaf Fig Spots: Photo Troubleshooting Guide Read More »

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

Leave a Comment / Brown Spots, Drainage, Leaf Drop, Plant Care, Problems, Root Rot, Soil, Videos / By Claire Akin

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 …

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

Help your tree bounce back after insects, an infection, after your pet used it as a litter box. Click to read how to treat major fiddle leaf fig problems.

Fiddle Rehab: How to Treat Major Fiddle Leaf Fig Problems

Leave a Comment / Problems, Insects, Plant Care, Root Rot / By Claire Akin

Do you know how to treat major fiddle leaf fig problems? We fiddle leaf fig owners try to do right by our fiddles, but sometimes we don’t get it quite right. Or something happens beyond our control that throws our poor trees into crisis mode! What should you do when this happens? How do you …

Fiddle Rehab: How to Treat Major Fiddle Leaf Fig Problems Read More »

Problems

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

How To Rehab a Sunburned Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree

Using Neem Oil on Fiddle Leaf Figs | When and How to Use It

4 Reasons Your Fiddle Leaf Fig Is Leaning | How to Fix

Etiolation in Fiddle Leaf Figs: Why Fiddles Get Leggy

How to Treat and Prevent These 4 Common Fiddle Leaf Fig Diseases

Can It Be Saved? When to Give Up on a Fiddle Leaf Fig

Fiddle Leaf Fig Troubleshooting: Sunburn or Not Enough Light?

Fiddle Leaf Fig Troubleshooting: Small Brown Spots on Mature Leaves

Do Fiddle Leaf Fig Trees Smell?

Fiddle Leaf Fig Care A Complete Guide

Little Red or Brown Spots Plaguing New Growth on Your Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree? Here’s Why (and What to Do)

What to Do if Your Fiddle Leaf Fig Is Dropping Leaves

The Ultimate Photo Identification Guide to Fiddle Leaf Fig Brown Spots

Is Your Fiddle Leaf Fig Dying?

Fiddle Leaf Fig Spots: Photo Troubleshooting Guide

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

Fiddle Rehab: How to Treat Major Fiddle Leaf Fig Problems

Popular Products

New Arrivals

Subscribe to our newsletter

Problems

Thank You!

Get it on Amazon with this Code

We've designed a professional grade meter for home use!

Use our three-way meter to give you accurate readings on how much water to give them, whether they are in the right place for sunlight and soil pH values.

Claire is an expert on growing dozens of varieties of houseplants, especially fiddle leaf fig plants.

As a writer and a fiddle leaf fig lover, she created this resource with the aim for this to be the only resource on fiddle leaf figs that you'll ever need.

Our scissors were carefully designed to fit the needs of any plant owner!

Whether you are pruning, shaping, or propagating, you'll do it better with our trimmers.

Root supplement is a ready-to-use liquid that is easy to apply to your houseplants.

Simply add Root Supplement to your watering can and apply every two weeks for best results.

Our Houseplant Propagation Promoter helps increase your chance of success, grow new roots faster, and keep bacteria at bay to protect your cuttings.

The result is a healthy new plant in less time!

Our fast-draining, well-aerated soil is designed to correct brown spots, prevent dropping leaves, and encourage new growth.

Enjoy healthy, dark green leaves and stop stressing about your plant!

Are You Starving Your Fiddle Leaf Fig?

Made specifically for fiddle leaf figs, our plant food will help guide your plants to a longer, more beautiful life and provide the most care possible.

With a solution that is designed and specially formulated for houseplants, you can help promote their leaves' longevity and maintain their freshness.

Protect your plants from the elements. Give your houseplants the care they deserve!