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Fiddle Leaf Fig (Ficus lyrata)
Ficus lyrata
Big, violin-shaped leaves on an upright stem that grows into a tree.
About This Botanical
The fiddle leaf fig has large, glossy, violin-shaped leaves on a single upright stem. Small plants grow into a tall indoor tree over a few years, and the leaves get bigger as the plant matures.
Fiddle leaf figs react to change, and shipping is a big one. It's normal for a new plant to drop a few leaves in the first 2 to 3 weeks. Put it in its permanent spot near a bright window, keep it away from heaters, cold drafts and doors, and don't add extra water to make up for the dropped leaves. That last one is how most people turn a little leaf drop into root rot.
After that it's mostly about consistency. Water when the top 2 inches of soil are dry, give it a quarter turn every few weeks so it grows straight, and wipe dust off the leaves so they can use the light.
Ships in the grower's plastic nursery pot.
Care card
- Light: Bright indirect light, as close to a sunny window as you can manage.
- Water: Water when the top 2 inches are dry, then water thoroughly and let it drain.
- Mature size: 6 feet or more indoors over several years.
- Pets: We don't make a pet-safety claim for this plant. Keep it out of reach of pets that like to chew leaves.
- Settling in: A few dropped leaves in the first 2 to 3 weeks is normal after shipping. Leave it in one bright spot and keep watering on schedule.
- Pest-checked: Yes. We check every plant for pests before it ships.
⚡ Quick Facts
At a Glance- • Light: Bright indirect light, ideally near a sunny window. Some morning sun helps.
- • Water: Water when the top 2 inches are dry, then water thoroughly and drain.
- • Mature size: Can reach 6 feet or more indoors over several years.
- • Pet safety:
- • Beginner-friendly: Not the easiest. It likes a bright spot and hates being moved.
“Why is my fiddle leaf fig dropping leaves?”
Most often it's a change in light or temperature, like a move, a cold draft or a heater. Overwatering is the other common cause. Pick a bright spot, leave it there, and only water when the top 2 inches are dry.
Evidence-Based Indoor Botanical Care
Read in-depth cultivation protocols written by Nick Alan and Jenna Lee covering aroid soil physics, moss pole climbing dynamics, root rot remediation, and seasonal light acclimation.
Planters that fit this plant
Matched to the pot size of Fiddle Leaf Fig (Ficus lyrata). Planters ship separately from live plants.
