Large, Tropical Foliage
Light Preference/Tolerated (Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light)
Average Watering Needs
Mature Height 6-10 Feet

The fiddle-leaf fig (Ficus lyrata, also called banjo fig) is an attractive interior-decorating favorite. These plants are grown for their unique, violin-shaped leaves. The glossy, green foliage has prominent, pale-colored veins that create a wonderful texture. This plant is a native of Western Africa’s tropical lowlands.

Best Locations For Growing Fiddle Leaf Fig

The fiddle leaf fig is a great accent in any room that gets adequate light. Many interior decorators have been using this tree as a focal point in their designs. This plant doesn’t do well with temperature fluctuations so avoid placing it near doors and drafts.

Fiddle Leaf Fig Sunlight Requirements

The fiddle leaf fig requires bright indirect sunlight to thrive. Place it near an east- or west- facing window for best results. It would also do well in a south-facing window, provided that the bright light is filtered by an outside tree or sheer curtain. Placing the fiddle leaf fig in direct sunlight can scorch the leaves. If this plant is kept in low light conditions for long periods of time, it will fail to grow.

Fiddle Leaf Fig Care

The fiddle leaf benefits from annual pruning and repotting in the spring. Prune to cut back damaged leaves or to control the size of the plant. When repotting, use a well-draining soil and a sturdy container that’s only about two inches larger than the old container.

Watering Fiddle Leaf Fig

Water your fiddle leaf fig when the top one to two inches of soil are dry. This plant prefers its soil to be slightly moist, but not soggy. The fiddle leaf benefits from high humidity. If your climate is very dry, you can mist the plant with clean water or place it near a humidifier.

Feeding Fiddle Leaf Fig

During the spring and summer months, fertilize with an all-purpose fertilizer once per month. When the plant’s growth slows in the winter, there’s generally no need to fertilize.

Fiddle Leaf Fig Information

Light Exposure: Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light

Care Requirements: Easy

Watering Requirements: Average - When the top 2 inches of the soil dries out.

Pet Friendly: No

Kid Friendly: No

Air Purifier: Low

Habit: Upright

Growth Rate: Slow

Mature Height: 6-10 feet

Mature Spread: 18-36 inches

Flowering: No

Flower Color(s): None

Flower Shade/Description: Grown for Foliage

Fragrant: No

Foliage Type:

Foliage Color(s): Green

Foliage Description: Green

Temperature: 60° - 80°F (16° - 27°C)

Humidity: Average (40% - 60%)

Common Name: Fiddle Leaf Fig

Other Name(s):

Scientific Name: Ficus lyrata

Plant Type: House Plant

SKU:: Ficus_Lyrata-HP

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

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Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.

We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location

Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

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