Hello,
I have this FLF for a few months now, it had very beautiful dark green new growth (maybe 3-4 leafs now). Last week i waited the soil to be all dry, and then watered it with regular fertilizer (like…water until water came out). Now the new baby leaves are more yellow and w brown spots and they are smaller. :'(
I read the FAQ – there are no insects, maybe I over watered and gave the wrong fertilizer?
Anyway, HOW can I correct it now? I will get the correct fertilizer, but should i just wait until it’s completely dry before watering it again? Also should I remove the baby leaves? I want the tree to grow taller though, not bushier. HOW should I trim it?
Please advise!
Thank you!
Hi Eve! I'd give it the correct fertilizer in the next watering or two. FLFs do best with a 3-1-2 fertilizer. We actually formulated our own specifically for fiddle leaf figs! You can get that here: https://fiddle-leaf-fig-resource.myshopify.com/collections/fiddle-leaf-fig-fertilizer
It's also possible that you overwatered or that the soil isn't draining correctly. Make sure it gets enough light and that there's enough air flow in your home so the soil can dry. I hope that helps!