Ficus lyrata aka Fiddle Leaf Fig

If you're looking for a plant that offers a moderate level of challenge, Fiddle Leaf Fig is a great choice to test your gardening skills.

Fiddle Leaf Fig should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Fiddle Leaf Fig loves a well-draining soil. Perlite and vermiculite help with drainage, while coco coir adds organic matter, so a good potting soil mix will have all three. You can improve store-bought soil by adding some perlite to it.

To ensure optimal growth, the Fiddle Leaf Fig prefers bright indirect light for 6-8 hours each day. Insufficient light can result in slow growth and leaf drop, so it's important to find a well-lit location for this plant. Place it near a window, within a distance of 1 meter (3 feet), to enhance its potential for thriving.

During the cold period, it is common for Fiddle Leaf Fig to go dormant, resulting in a slowdown of growth. To accommodate this, waterings should be spaced out more.

Fiddle Leaf Fig is poisonous if ingested. We suggest keeping this plant out of reach if you have children, cats, or dogs in the home.

No extra humidity is necessary for the Fiddle Leaf Fig. Absorption of water by plants is primarily done through their roots, and soil watering is the most effective method to provide humidity to your plants.

Repotting the Fiddle Leaf Fig should be done either when it has doubled in size or on a yearly basis, whichever occurs sooner. Fresh potting soil with all the required nutrients, refreshed annually, will provide the plant with all the necessary sustenance, making the use of fertilizer unnecessary. Keep in mind that plants receive their energy from the sun, not fertilizer.

Fiddle Leaf Fig’s native range is worldwide Tropics.