Fiddle Leaf Fig Bush | Growing a Bushy Plant
You might wonder if there’s a difference between a fiddle leaf fig bush and a tree. Learn more about how to get that lush, thick foliage you’re after.
Pruning and Shaping
Pruning and shaping your fiddle leaf fig is important to the long term health of your plant. Learn how to prune and shape your fiddle leaf fig to its desired look.
When to Separate a Fiddle Leaf Fig
How do you know when to separate a fiddle leaf fig? Let’s talk about the signs to watch for that let you know it’s time to split.
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 your plant healthy, balanced, and …
To Prune or Not to Prune: What to Do With Damaged Fiddle Leaf Fig Leaves
When fiddle leaf figs (and many other plants) develop problems, the main place it shows up is the leaves. Damaged fiddle leaf fig leaves can have many causes. Root rot, under-watering, sunburn, fungus, bacterial infections, insects, and lack of humidity can all damage the leaves and form brown spots, yellowing, or holes. The trouble is, what …
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When to Remove the Lower Leaves From Your Fiddle Leaf Fig (And When NOT To!)
What do you like best, the look of a tall, tree-shaped fiddle leaf fig, or a bushy one with many leaves covering the bottom? If you’re like most ficus lyrata owners, you prefer a tree, and hope to someday grow your fiddle into that iconic trunk-and-canopy shape. See? You’re not alone. But to achieve that …
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How to Shape A Fiddle Leaf Fig Into A Tree
Lopsided, Lanky and Leaning, Oh My!Shape Your Mature Fiddle Into a Tree Do you have a mature fiddle leaf fig tree that is really tall? Maybe it is leaning heavily to one side and you are considering cutting it down a few feet. If your goal is to cut back an overgrown branch and transform …
How to Separate Fiddle Leaf Fig Trees
Wondering how to separate two fiddle leaf fig trees? Watch this video from Meg Miller. She shows you how to separate the trunks of a fiddle leaf fig bush to eventually shape it into a single stalk tree. The Guide to Separating Your Fiddle Leaf Fig Trunks Most fiddle leaf fig owners start out with …
A Fiddley Rescue: How to Revive a Dead Fiddle Leaf Fig
I get a lot of questions about whether you can revive a dead fiddle leaf fig. Plants can be extremely resilient with the proper care, so bringing a plant back from the edge is definitely possible! I received this amazing story from a reader who rescued a fiddle leaf fig just teetering on the brink …
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3½ Ways to Grow a Taller Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree
Do you want to grow a taller fiddle leaf fig? Well, I can relate! Last month I was delighted to find what I thought would be the perfect-size fiddle leaf fig tree for my space. As you can see, though, the result was anticlimactic: As with most expectations, reality failed to live up to the …
The Best Grow Lights for Your Fiddle Leaf Fig
Have you ever considered grow lights for your fiddle leaf fig? Rule number one about your fiddle leaf fig: It loves light! The more light, the better. In this case, more is more if you want to grow a big, healthy fig. (Just make sure to give it a rest at night!) If you live …
How Fast Do Fiddle Leaf Fig Trees Grow? (With a Photo Timeline)
How Fast Do Fiddle Leaf Figs Grow? If you’re the proud owner of a fiddle leaf fig, you’ve probably asked, “How fast do fiddle leaf fig trees grow?” Well, nurturing a ficus lyrata is like the ultimate adult houseplant version of “Choose Your Own Adventure.” You remember those interactive kids’ books, don’t you? At the …
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Fiddle Leaf Fig Notching 101: When, Why, and How to Encourage Branching (With Before and After Pictures)
If you own a celebrated fiddle leaf fig tree, you’ve probably thought about what you can do to get it to grow new branches. Fiddle leaf fig notching is a fairly advanced strategy. Today, we’ll break down what you need to know to get new growth right where you want it with notching and pinching. …
How to Strengthen and Thicken a Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree Trunk (Video)
Every fiddle leaf fig plant owner wants their ficus lyrata to grow into a tall, tree-shaped statement. Unfortunately, though, many indoor gardeners end up with a smallish, lopsided, unappealing version of the same. What can you do to strengthen your fiddle leaf fig tree trunk? One of the reasons weak fiddle leaf fig tree trunks happen …
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Just Released: The Fiddle Leaf Fig Expert is Available Now! (Buy Now)
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 the health of your plant including: …
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How to Prune a Fiddle Leaf Fig (Video)
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 forget to feed it …
Register Now for Fiddle Leaf Fig Plant Care 101 (Webinar)
Join us for an exclusive webinar to learn everything about taking care of your fiddle leaf fig plant! In this 30 minute presentation, we’ll review care tips, tricks, and answer your questions. We’ll discuss: Stick around until the end of the presentation for a free gift and a chance to enter our “before and after” …
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Where Should You Place A Fiddle Leaf Fig Plant?
Perhaps one of the most important choices you can make for the health of your fiddle leaf fig plant is where you place it within your home. Your plant needs plenty of sunlight, but not too much strong sunlight on its leaves. Without enough sun, it will grow slowly, be susceptible to illness, and could …
How Much Light Does a Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree Need?
There’s a lot to think about when considering how much light a fiddle leaf fig plant needs. Getting enough natural light for your houseplants can be an ongoing challenge, especially during the winter months. Lack of sunlight is one of the most common problems for fiddle leaf figs, which results in the yellowing of leaves, …
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