Ficus Lyrata – Fiddle Leaf Fig Plant
Light & Temperature
Fiddle Leaf Fig Plant require bright, filtered light to grow and look their best. Direct sunlight can burn the leaves, especially exposure to hot afternoon sun. And plants that are kept in very low light conditions will fail to grow rapidly. Fiddle-leaf figs don’t like extreme temperature fluctuations. A room that’s between 60 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit is typically fine, though you must position the plant away from drafty areas, as well as air-conditioning and heating vents.
Watering
Fiddle Leaf Fig Plant like a moderate amount of moisture in the soil. If the plant doesn’t get enough water, its leaves will wilt and lose their bright green color. And if it gets too much water, the plant might drop its leaves and suffer from root rot, which ultimately can kill it. During the growing season (spring to fall), water your fiddle-leaf fig when the top inch of soil feels dry. And over the winter months, water slightly less.
Fertilization
Fertilize throughout the growing season with a high-nitrogen plant food, following label instructions. There are fertilizers specially made for Fiddle Leaf Fig Plant available. You generally won’t have to feed your plant over the winter. Any quality indoor plant potting mix should be suitable for a fiddle-leaf fig. Ensure that the soil drains well.
Propagating Fiddle Leaf Fig Plant
Potting & Repotting
Pruning
Plant Care Tips
- Plant drooping are signs of a thirsty plant in need of more frequent or deeper waterings. Dry and parched soil causes the plant to lose its natural stiffness and droop.
- Yellow Leaves: It indicates a bacterial problem. It may be too late to save the plant. But try cutting off the affected leaves and repotting the plant in fresh soil.
- Brown spots on leaves: If your green leaves develop dark brown spots or browning edges, the plant may be suffering from root rot from sitting in too much water. Cut away the spotted leaves and gently cut mushy parts of the roots. Repot and monitor your watering to make sure the plant is not overwatered.
- Bleached Leaves: If you see light brown or bleached spots on the top of the leaves, the plant may be getting too much direct sunlight. Prune the leaf with sharp shears and relocate your plant away from sitting near the direct and harsh rays of the sun.
Our Favourable Aspects
- Self-Watering Pot: Excess water gets stored in the reservoir below, the roots then absorb water via capillary action and the plants get water as and when required. It allows you to water less frequently making the plant easy to care for.
- Potting Mixture: It’s a mixture of appropriate amounts of soil, cocopeat & organic vermicompost. Provides best environment to the plant’s roots. It also contains slow-release Fertilizer which gives nutrients to the plants every time it is watered for 6 months.
- Packaging: Plant is secured in a good quality cardboard packaging. Inner Box holds the potted plant in place so that any movement during transit does not affect the plant. Outer box has slits which allow the plant to breathe freely during transit.
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