Ficus lyrata
Another incredibly popular house plant, also known as the Fiddle-Leaf Fig. The Ficus lyrata features large thick leaves that resemble violin bodies on attractive woody branches.
Care Tips
Ficus lyrata is native to the low-land tropics of Western Africa where the climate is warm and humid. I’ve known many people to have some issues keeping this plant healthy and alive. Given the right care however, you’ll have yourself a healthy and thriving Ficus lyrata:
- As much direct sunlight as you can offer it. This is the most important need for the fiddle-leaf fig. Leaves that are not exposed to enough light will drop!
- a pebble tray, humidity-loving neighbors, and light mistings. Falling leaves can be a sign of sub-optimal humidity
- as with most potted plants, well draining soil. I recommend adding perlite, bark, or any other soil amendment that improves aeration
- once you kind a good spot for your Ficus lyrata, keep it there! These plants do not like to be moved from the spot they have grown accustomed to
- As much direct sunlight as you can offer it. This is the most important need for the fiddle-leaf fig. Leaves that are not exposed to enough light will drop!
- a pebble tray, humidity-loving neighbors, and light mistings. Falling leaves can be a sign of sub-optimal humidity
- as with most potted plants, well draining soil. I recommend adding perlite, bark, or any other soil amendment that improves aeration
- once you kind a good spot for your Ficus lyrata, keep it there! These plants do not like to be moved from the spot they have grown accustomed to