Fiddle Fig Leaf 4 inch pot

Why choose a fiddle-leaf?

“Fiddle leaf figs (Ficus lyrata) are fantastic, large leafed figs that make a wonderfully bold statement when grown as in indoor plant.”

How to nail the positioning

“They love a spot indoors that’s well lit but protected from direct sunlight. It’s a good idea to rotate the pot around, by half a turn, every fortnight so that each side of the plant receives some light. This will help reduce the chance of lop sided growth.”

What not to do

“Fiddle-leaf figs don’t like drafts from windows or air conditioners. They’re native to humid tropical rainforests, so they love a protected humid environment.”

How often should you water a fiddle-leaf fig?

“Over watering your fiddle-leaf fig is courting disaster! Only re-water when the top few centimetres of potting mix feels dry.  I highly recommend feeding your fiddle leaf fig during the warmer months of the year with a liquid fertilizer.”

Uh-oh! So it’s started to “sulk” – how to salvage your fiddle-leaf:

“Figs can be temperamental if they’re moved. ‘Weeping’ figs are notorious for dropping their leaves when they’re moved and fiddle-leaf figs can also sulk and lose some of their leaves if you move them.