Description
Easy to Grow Fiddle Leaf Fig – Makes a Great Floor Plant
Fiddle Leaf Fig, Ficus lyrata, is one of the best-selling houseplants. Available as both a tree form and a regular shrub form, both make great additions to any home. Large, fiddle-shaped rippled leaves provide bold, gorgeous texture in your home decor. Prefers bright indirect light, allow it to dry slightly between watering. Benefits from an occasional dusting of the leaves. Just put your Fiddle Leaf Fig plant in a well-lit room and let it grow. This is the bush form, you can shop the tree form here.
- Dramatic, waxy green foliage
- Broad leaves help purify air
- Known to easily adapt to new conditions
- Tall columnar shape. Can grow as tall as 6 feet.
- Great as a floor house plant in a corner
| Average Height | 10+ feet (shorter in smaller pots) |
| Average Width | 30 – 48 inches |
| Botanical Name: | Ficus lyrata pandurata |
| Sunlight: | Bright indirect |
| Foliage | Green, shiny, smooth |
| Soil & Watering: | Likes to dry out between watering |
Frequently Asked Questions
Are fiddle leaf figs toxic to dogs or cats?
The leaves contain crystals made from toxic, insoluble calcium oxalate. According to the SPCA, fiddle leaf fig can be highly toxic to both dogs and cats. They even pose a threat to small children. Symptoms from eating leaves off a fiddle leaf fig include intense burning and irritation of mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing.
What is the difference between a fiddle leaf fig tree and bush?
The fiddle leaf fig tree has been grown & trained to have a solid trunk for the first few feet by having the lower leaves pruned off. Technically, you could buy the shrub & do the same thing yourself as the plant grows.
Do fiddle leaf fig trees grow figs?
Grown as an indoor house plant the fiddle leaf fig tree will not bear any fruit or flowers. When grown outdoors, it can grow figs but are not edible.
Does fiddle leaf fig clean the air?
Fiddle leaf fig plants have large leaves, making it very efficient to purify a rooms air. This is one reason why it is so popular in offices and especially in homes during winter. Fiddle leaf fig plants also help control humidity. That’s another benefit for winter when the air can become very dry.
When and how often should I water a fiddle leaf fig?
Fiddle leaf fig plants prefer soil that stays evenly moist. The best way to check is to stick your index finger into the soil to about the second knuckle. If the soil is dry, the plant needs water. If any of the soil is damp, wait on watering.
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