Plant care guide
Fiddle Leaf Fig Care: Keep Those Big Leaves Healthy
Fiddle leaf figs have a reputation for being fussy, but most problems come from just a few causes: not enough light, uneven watering and sudden moves.
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New to fiddle leaf fig? Start here
Read these first. They cover the basics that solve most problems.
- How to Plant, Grow and Care for an Indoor Potted Fiddle Leaf Fig TreeThe full care routine in one guide.
- How Often Should a Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree Be WateredHow much and how often to water.
- Grow Light for a Fiddle Leaf Fig: What to Buy and How to Set It UpThe light it needs to grow well.
- Plant Food for Fiddle Leaf FigThe right soil and feeding.
- How To Repot A Fiddle Leaf Fig With Root Rot?When and how to move it to a new pot.
- Fiddle Leaf Fig Yellow Leaves [Reasons & How to Fix It]The most common problem, and the fix.
Care basics: water, light and soil10
How much to water, how much light, which soil and when to feed.
- Best Soil for Fiddle Leaf Fig: The Ideal Mix, Ratios and How to Use It
- Grow Light for a Fiddle Leaf Fig: What to Buy and How to Set It Up
- How Much Light Does a Fiddle Leaf Fig Need? A Window-by-Window Guide
- How Often Should a Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree Be Watered
- How to Make Fiddle Leaf Fig Leaves Shiny: 7 Safe Steps That Actually Work
- How to Plant, Grow and Care for an Indoor Potted Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree
- Is It Possible to Keep My Fiddle Leaf Fig Outside
- Is Misting My Fiddle Leaf Fig a Good Idea
- Plant Food for Fiddle Leaf Fig
- Ways to Clean Fiddle Leaf Fig Leaves
Propagation, repotting and pruning5
Make new plants, move to a bigger pot, prune and shape.
Leaf problems and fixes26
Yellow, brown, curling or drooping leaves: what each sign means and the fix.
- Black Spots Fiddle Leaf Fig [What to do to fix it]
- Browning of Fiddle Leaf Fig Leaves: What You Need to Know
- Does Your Fiddle Leaf Fig Have Red Spots? This is Why
- Fiddle Fig Leaves Not Dark Green [Reasons & How to Fix]
- Fiddle Leaf Fig Bottom Leaves Dropping [Why & How to Fix]
- Fiddle Leaf Fig Brown Stem and Brown Spots [Reasons & Fixes]
- Fiddle Leaf Fig Dried Leaves [Reasons & How to Fix]
- Fiddle Leaf Fig Leaves Crispy [Reasons & How to Fixes]
- Fiddle Leaf Fig Leaves Dull [Reasons & Fixes]
- Fiddle Leaf Fig Leaves Have Holes – Causes and Solutions
- Fiddle Leaf Fig Leaves Pointing Upwards [Things You Can Do]
- Fiddle Leaf Fig Loses Leaves [Causes & Fixes]
- Fiddle Leaf Fig Not Growing [Reasons & What to Do]
- Fiddle Leaf Fig Yellow Leaves [Reasons & How to Fix It]
- Fiddle Leaves Drooping and Falling Off? 8 Reasons and the Solution for Each
- How to Fix an Underwatered Fiddle Leaf Fig: Signs, Steps and Recovery Time
- What to Do If Your Fiddle Leaf Fig’s Roots Are Showing?
- Why Are My Fiddle Leaf Fig Leaves Cracking [6 Causes & Solutions]
- Why are My Fiddle Leaf Fig Leaves So Small? [Causes & Fixes]
- Why Are the Leaves of My Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree Curling Up? 8 Causes and the Fix for Each
- Why Are the Leaves of My Indoor Potted Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree Turning Yellow
- Why Do Fiddle Leaf Figs Lose Leaves, and Can This Recover?
- Why Fiddle Leaf Fig Leaves Wrinkling [Reasons & Fixes]
- Why is My Fiddle Leaf Fig Dying? [Reasons & How to Save]
- Why Is My Fiddle Leaf Fig Leaning [Problems & Fixes]
- Why is My Fiddle Leaf Fig Losing Leaves? [Cause & What to Do]
Pests and how to get rid of them4
Spot the bug, then get rid of it without hurting the plant.
Mold, fungus and disease5
Root rot, mold and fungus, and how to stop them spreading.
Pets and people: safety1
What happens if a cat, dog or child chews it, and what to do.
Varieties, comparisons and facts7
Types, look-alikes, growth rates and side-by-side comparisons.
- Bird of Paradise vs Fiddle Leaf Fig: Which Big Indoor Plant Is Easier?
- Differences between a Dwarf Fiddle-Leaf Fig vs. a Traditional Fiddle-Leaf Fig
- Different Types of Fiddle Leaf Fig
- Fiddle Figs Vs. Bambino
- Fiddle Leaf Fig vs. Ficus
- Fiddle Leaf Fig vs. Monstera: 9 Differences That Decide Which Plant Fits Your Home
- Rubber Tree vs Fiddle Leaf Fig: 8 Differences and Which One to Choose
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much light does a fiddle leaf fig need?
A lot. Give it bright light for most of the day, close to a large window. Some direct morning sun is fine and helps it grow. In low light it drops leaves and grows tall and thin.
How often should I water a fiddle leaf fig?
Water thoroughly when the top two inches of soil are dry, then let the extra drain away. Both soggy soil and long dry spells cause brown spots and leaf drop.
Why is my fiddle leaf fig dropping leaves?
Common causes are a recent move, cold drafts, too little light and over- or underwatering. Fiddle leaf figs dislike change, so find a bright spot and leave it there.
Is fiddle leaf fig toxic to pets?
Yes. Its milky sap can irritate a cat’s or dog’s mouth and stomach, so keep it out of reach of pets that chew plants.