Fiddle-leaf fig care

Ficus lyrata needs bright light with no direct sun. Check the soil before you water.

This is general care advice. Check the label of your plant. Keep toxic plants away from pets and children.

Care at a glance

Botanical name: Ficus lyrata
Other names: Fiddle leaf fig, Banjo fig
Light: Bright light, no direct sun. Put it in bright light, 1 to 2 m from a south or west window, or at an east window.
Soil check: Every 7 to 12 days in the growing season. The app learns the real time.
Humidity: Medium humidity
Feeding: Feed once a month in spring and summer. Do not feed in winter.

How does the soil feel 2 to 3 cm below the top?

Push a finger 2 to 3 cm into the soil. Feel if it is dry, damp or wet.

Dry: no soil sticks to your finger. Water the plant.
Damp: a little soil sticks to your finger. It feels cool. Do not water yet.
Wet: soil sticks to your finger and feels soggy, or you see water. Do not water. Check the drainage.

Do not water on a fixed day. Test the soil first. Read the soil check guide.

Use a well-draining mix. Mix potting soil with bark and perlite.

Brown spots that spread from the leaf edge often mean root rot. Water less and check the drainage.
Leaves drop after drafts or a move. Keep the plant in one place away from vents.
Dust blocks light. Wipe the leaves with a damp cloth each month.

Toxic to cats and dogs. Keep it away from pets and children.