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Fiddle Leaf Fig (Ficus lyrata) Care: Iconic Statement Plant

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Enormous violin-shaped leaves (12×6 in) with bold veins. Slow-growing to 3–10 ft indoors. Prune top young to branch; or keep small pot to limit size. Broad leaves = structural accent.

Care Essentials

Light: Bright indirect year-round. Rotate weekly.
Water: Evenly moist. Yellow droopy leaves = overwatered.
Humidity: Average.
Temp: 60–75°F.
Soil: Any good mix.
Fertilizer: 3×/year growing season (spring-summer-fall), half-strength balanced.

Critical Tips

Brown tips? Dry soil. Water thoroughly until drainage.
Leaf drop after move? Normal. Place in bright spot, no drafts, DON’T repot/overwater/fertilize. Weeks to adjust.
Pests: Scale (sticky residue) & spider mites (webbing).

Maintenance

Repot spring only when needed. Smallest pot, heavy container (top-heavy).
Wipe leaves with damp cloth. Loves misting.

Propagation

Stem tip cuttings or air layering. Slow, difficult for amateurs.

Fussy but long-lived and stunning.

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