Fiddle Leaf Fig plant

Plant Details

• Scientific Name: Ficus lyrata

• Common Name: Fiddle Leaf Fig

• Family: Moraceae (Fig family)

• Type: Evergreen tropical tree (grown indoors as a houseplant)

• Height: 3–10 ft indoors (can reach 40+ ft outdoors in tropics)

• Leaves: Large, leathery, violin-shaped, deep green with prominent veins

• Flowers & Fruits: Rare indoors; primarily grown for foliage

 Care Instructions

Sun Light

• Prefers bright, indirect light.

• Tolerates some morning direct sun but avoid harsh midday sun indoors.

• Low light → weak growth, leaf drop.

 Watering

• Water when the top 2–3 inches of soil are dry.

• Typically once a week (more in summer, less in winter).

• Avoid overwatering → prone to root rot.

• Loves humidity → mist occasionally or use a humidifier.

 Soil

• Well-draining potting mix (loamy soil + peat/cocopeat + perlite).

• Slightly acidic to neutral (pH 6–7).

Fertilizer

• Use a balanced fertilizer (NPK 10:10:10 or 20:20:20) during growing season (spring–summer).

• Feed once a month for indoor plants.

• For lush green leaves: Use liquid seaweed extract or a foliage plant fertilizer with micronutrients (iron, magnesium).

• Stop fertilizing in late fall and winter when growth slows.

 Pruning & Maintenance

• Remove yellow, damaged, or dusty leaves.

• Prune tall plants to encourage branching.

• Rotate pot every few weeks so all sides get equal light.

• Repot every 2–3 years (they like being slightly root-bound).

Uses

1. Ornamental: Stunning indoor statement plant.

2. Air Purifier: Helps filter indoor toxins (like other figs).

3. Interior Decor: Popular in modern, minimalist, and tropical-style homes.

4. Feng Shui: Believed to bring prosperity and growth energy.