Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree Care - Light, water, temperature, humidity, propagating, and tips!
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- Опубликовано: 1 авг 2024
- In this video I cover everything you need to know about caring for your Fiddle Leaf Fig. Ficus Lyratas are an absolute showstopper but not putting them in the right environment can lead to an unpleasant sight if we’re being honest with each other. Learn all the tips and tricks you need to know about this plant! Fun fact: this was my very first houseplant and they are one of my favorites!!
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Light: :53
Water: 1:33
Temperature: 2:17
Humidity: 2:25
Fertilizing: 3:15
Propagating: 3:53
Pinching & Notching: 4:40
Troubleshooting: 5:36
Helpful Tip: 6:06
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I’ve watched several vids trying to educate myself on the care of this beautiful plant. Your the first one to give a tip on the pinching at the top of the plant to help promote new growth. Thank you for that awesome tip! I hope mine promotes new growth by me doing this.
Yes!! I pinched all of mine recently and all they have little babies! Good luck! ✨💖
Same!
@@SOOJ1NSOU did it work? :)
I purchased a FLF from Sam’s Club around Christmas and it was tiny and overwatered. It died within a month. Or so I thought. I replanted it, gave it fresh, dry soil and put it in a window sill that received morning light and by the spring, it grew new leaves and now has about a dozen beautiful leaves. Couldn’t believe how resilient it was once I just left it alone, found it a spot it liked and watered it when it seemed dry.
So happy to hear it came back ❤️ The key is finding a spot IT likes! 🔑
Thanks for the honest tutorial. You're awesome!
Your video with tips and tricks is the most helpful one on RUclips and I've watched a lot for the fiddle leaf fig. Thank you👍
Thank you so much! 🙌🏻
Great informative video. Loved that it was brief and to the point. Embarking on care for my first Fiddle Leaf fig . Hoping it makes it 🙏🏽
Really enjoyed this video with info that I need since buying a Fiddle leaf fig just recently. Thank you again and take care.
Just bought a bambino fiddle leaf fig. Thanks for the great info!
Best advice! Thank you!!!
This video has been super helpful and the only one that’s shown me how to make this grow taller ! Thank you!
Ahh I’m so happy this helped! ✨
This was amazing!!! Very helpful. Also verified I am taking care of my fiddle which once intimidated me. Please continue to make more videos
Very helpful. Lots of good information! Many thanks!! Just what I needed.😊
thanks for posting this. very helpful and truest tip and easy. no fuss but just real deal help!
Thanks for watching! Hope it helps! ⚡️
I have a rescue from last October and she hadn’t had a dormant period yet! I did want to pinch 🤏 her so she can look fuller on top. Thanks. Good video!
Yes!!! Pinch 🤏 away!!
This was soooo helpful! Had no idea about notching 👍🏽
I’m SO happy it helped!! 🙌
Thank you for sharing your tips, I've just purchased my first fiddle leaf fig and I've been watching soooo many RUclips videos searching for information on caring for them and separating them as mine has one main plant and 4 smaller ones. I've found your video to be the most helpful so thank you! 😊
Thank you so much! I remember getting my first fiddle leaf fig and watching a bunch of videos too! Suuuuper exciting! Stay safe! 🌿✨
I just brought my first riddle fig plant
First time hearing about pinching... hopefully it promotes growth from my fiddle leaf! Super helpful, thank you!
When I pinched mine, I didn't get white sap like yours... mine was more yellow. I recently cut the top to propagate it. Is this an issue????
It doesn’t sound like an issue! As long as the plant is healthy I wouldn’t be too alarmed by the sap being yellow.
I just got a Fiddle yesterday. This is such a helpful video! Thanks.
Yess 😍 So glad I could help!
How is it doing?
@@blaynesplantvlog7117 they are adjusting to the cooler weather and air conditioning.
Great explanation.
Great plants thanks for the tips!
Very helpful, thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Great video!
Thank you ❤️
Loved it.. Thank you!
Thank you👍🙂
Great video! Thanks.
Thanks for watching! 👏
Very helpful, thank you so much 🤍
Thank you for watching ✨
I just bought one today. This was a helpful video! Thanks!! When are you going to do the video you mentioned on helping the humidity levels in the household? You mentioned a pebble system? Or something of that sort. I’m interested!!!! Already subscribed :)
Hi! I’m so glad this was helpful for you! I’m hoping to do one soon over ways to increase humidity! Stay tuned 💕
thanks for the helpful tips! Just purchased my fiddle leaf fig and any tips to make sure it stays healthy helps
Ample light and definitely a water routine! Also. As I said in the video, make sure you’re wiping down the leaves frequently to clear any dust or particles blocking the sun from those pretty leaves!! That helps them get enough energy to grow and clear the air! ✨
I love the video wish you showed examples of atleast pics of nthe propagation techniques tho. But best video I've watched so far
Thanks for the great tips. I've just purchased a fiddle leaf fig and now the new leaves are growing holes or have red spots. Since I purchased it I haven't added any water or re-potted.
Depending on the soil medium it’s in when you bought it, it could be holding moisture at the bottom. I would definitely try reporting it and checking to see if it has any insects on it for the holes.
Very helpful information.
Thanks for watching! 👏
hey thanks, i'm glad to know i'm doing everything right. my two both have new leaves and growth so idk why i was worried lmao but u kno how it is i'm sure
Oh trust me I know 😅 but you’re doing great!!
Best Video and trust me I've seen plenty
Thanks for watching! ❤️
Wow
Great video with lots of info! I started growing Fiddles four years ago. It has been a learning experience! I found they aren’t as fragile as some people think they are. I now have eight plants. I found less water is better than flooding them with water! I have a question! I use a 3-1-2 fertilizer, Can I also use worm castings on top of soil in addition to the fertilizer? Thanks for this excellent advice!
Thankyou
Many thanks for sharing such Critical informations 👍🏻 I bought this plant few weeks ago and I am following suggested instructions and result is awesome.
New leaf is coming out
Hey man I got a quick question, can I water my fiddle leaf fig outside with the hose and once it starts to drain just let it sit outside in the same location for an hour then put it back into the ceramic pot with the saucer.
Sorry, I am not an expert but what I learnt from various videos that you should not move the plant frequently, find a nest suitable place as mentioned here in this video as well, that place should have ample sunlight and humidity.
Also no need to put so much water, so you can water inside ceremony’s pot per se (I.e without disturbing it). Also I found good results if you keep this plan around other plans which create good humidity
Nitesh Kumar I will give the plant bottle water I think that’s better but correct me if I’m wrong. Also if I just pour water inside the pot without moving it won’t it get over watered and the roots start to rot because the extra water inside the pot. So shouldn’t I just take it near a sink or something and give it water bottle water and then let it sit there for 30 minutes or so, so the extra water pours out. Then bring it back into the ceramic pot.
oh yeah yeah instead of bottle water, better to use regular water..
Nitesh Kumar how? Isn’t bottled water good for it
This is such an helpful video..and youre so pretty like your flf...from 🇵🇭😊
Thank you so much for watching! ☺️
Thank you for the guide! Really helpful. My office has a big fiddle fig and it's been doing really until quarantine hit. We've been working from home but I come in about 2-3 weeks to have someone water it. It's been dropping a couple of leaves (yellow) and was wondering why the sudden change - any ideas?
Thanks for watching! It could just be from the change in watering schedule. Make sure after watering you empty out any water it could be sitting in (such as a catch plate)!
Hi. Thank you for the video. I just purchased a fiddle leaf fig and found this video helpful. I haven’t bought been oil yet. I heard it smells like vomit. How long should I expect the smell to last?
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pse do vids with more detail on fertilizing, which to use, where to get them and also humidity.
Mine when I got it from the nursery a few days ago registered 50 % humidity, now it has been watered (when the top 2 inches was dry) with water running to the bottom but only registers 24-30% humidity with sprays of distilled water and little tubs of water around the base.
Does one wipe both sides of the leaves?
Love your vids
Thank you so much! I’m planning on making videos over those topics soon! I wipe both sides of the leaves when I first get a plant and if I haven’t wiped it down in a few weeks, but not everyday. Totally up to you though!
I just bought a FF.. your tips are really helpful. Could you pls tell me if there’s a better time for pinching the tips?
Hi! I just pinch whenever I see that the top can be pinched. If I see the formation of a leaf, I won’t pinch it of course. It’s best to do it during its growing season (spring/summer). Good luck!!
Thanks so much !! Gonna wipe down my fiddle today!!
Thanks for an excellent video, mine the leaves have dropped down words. Why is this? They use to be standing up horizontally now they have fallen pointing down words like it has no more energy. Please help me someone.
And one leaf has a small hole must I ignore it and it will repair itself? Thanks
Hi, thank you so much for the video! I recently purchased FLF online and noticed that the root was rotten and not draining water at all so I decided to up potted (2” larger pot) by removing the all the old soil. I think I might have exposed the bare root to the air too long. It’s been about a week or so, one of the smaller FLF leaves are turning yellow and I have removed the leaves. How ever the taller FLF is doing a bit better but a few leaves have turned yellow as well. Please help. I don’t know what to do.
Yellow leaves mainly indicate overwatering. Make sure the soil you repotted it in has plenty of draining elements to it (perlite, pumice, bark, etc) and ask make sure the pot has a drainage hole! Also, make sure it has enough light as they could also be a factor of yellow leaves. Let me know if this helps!
Thank you this is very helpful! How often do you wipe down the leaves?
I try to wipe down my leaves once every week or two! 👏
@@lifeofroselle8389 thank you!
Very cool. I live in Maryland and had some leaves brown at the edges because I had it too close to the window. I pinched those leaves off and sap came out. Is that good, or should I have left them until Spring during the growing season? Stupid question, but Spring is the growing season for all plants right?
Hey there! 👋 I would’ve kept the leaves on but cut off just the brown edges! But it’s no biggie!! And yes, spring is typically the growing season for plants because of the weather and sun finally coming out 😍🌤
This video was helpful! I actually having some issues with my tree. The first one that I'm noticing is white spots all over the soil? Also, some on the trunk? I am not sure how to help this! But I am worried he is going to die. It also has only a few leaves now, vs when I bought it. What should I do?
Hi Cassidy! I would try to repot the tree into fresh soil and depending on what the white spots are, potentially take some hydrogen peroxide that you can just get from the store and try to take them off. After that, monitor it and see how it does (:
So informative! My tree got a new leaf a month ago, but it is still very small, is that normal?
Each plant is different! Depending on the light, water, and other requirements it is or is not receiving, it’s totally normal!
Thank you! I have my plant in a northern window...can i use artificial light?
Great video! Have you ever experienced small black dots on the underside of FLF leaves? Ordered one online and just received it and I notice small black ‘dots’ than can be picked off.. is that an early sign of mites or bugs?
Hey! I’ve never personally experienced that but if they can be picked off I would go ahead and wipe off all the leaves with a water + neem oil mix and get all of the spots off (make sure the towel isn’t too wet- you don’t want water to stay on the leaves). Just keep a close eye on it!
im a new fiddle leaf fig mom and would like mine to become bushy how do i go about it? yours looks amazing.
Hi Maria! Part of it is choosing the look you like when you buy it and the other part is putting it in front of the window (a few feet back so the leaves don’t get burned) and constantly rotating it so it is even on all sides! Hope this helps ☺️
Very very helpful. Mine is growing but I know it’s not root rotting phew. I don’t wanna buy a humidifier for her. Maybe spraying water on her is gonna help...? 🥴
I think misting her will definitely help out! I mist mine constantly and don’t have a humidifier for them. They’re all doing great 😊
Awesome video, iv just started getting into house plants and of course i had to buy a FLF . i repotted the plant and make sure to water it once every 8 days. I am concerened because i have 2 leaves that are completely falling , almost even sagging , the color hasnt changed at all they are just droopy. Im not sure if it needs more water or less? I am not too sure what to do either because I bought the plant off the clearance section so it was already in poor condition
I would definitely recommend buying a moisture meter to make sure the plant isn’t getting overwatered! Also, if it’s only a couple leaves that have fallen off, you should be okay. Your FLF may just be adjusting to its new home ☺️
@@lifeofroselle8389 update! The leaves fell off but now new leaves are coming in and the leaves on the plant are green and staying strong !!!
@@chriskevin17 yes yes yes!! so exciting 🪴 if you have any other questions feel free to comment or shoot me a message
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Thank you for the tips! I’m a new fiddle leaf mom to 2 new babies. I was hoping you could help me with them. They have been small brown spots on the leafs more at the edges or at the root base... I keep a close eye and they don’t seem to rapidly get any bigger. The bottom leaves are starting to die and fall off since ive brought it home it’s been 3 weeks now I’ve only lost 2 leafs. I was afraid of root bound when I bought it since they were both pretty large so I changed them into a larger lot with some regular mixing soil and the cactus soil.. Not sure if it’s dying from root rot, I know that both get pretty good light since they’re both next to windows where sunlight isn’t intense.. please help 🙏🏼😫 lol
It could be a sign of under watering or maybe even too much light.
You could always get a moisture meter or even use a little chopstick to see how far down the soil is staying moist (or lack thereof). For light, try to use the compass app on your phone to see what direction the light is hitting it! It may be getting intense morning or afternoon light.
Feel free to DM us on Instagram with any pictures if you’re still finding some brown spots! @lifeofroselle
Life Of Roselle I’ll make sure to get some pictures over! Thank you 🙏🏼
How do you pinch the top of the plant to make it grow?
Thank you but our house does not have much humidity so other than buying a humidifier what can I do ?
I have those red dots on my new leaf growth! Do they eventually go away?
They should go away over time as long as you take proper care of the plant! 🌿
Should I pinch off a leaf with brown spots?
Thanks a lot for this video, I find it super useful:). I am plantsitting a beautiful fiddle leaf fig in the rent I moved in. I am really scared that I will somehow damage it :D.
I did not dare to clean the leaves with other than water, but the water stains are staying, finally I tried it with a little amount of lemon juice in the cleansing water and it seems to work. Do you think it is a good alternative to oils? And how often should I do it?
The other thing is if I'd like to propagate from the stem with 2-3 leaves and I cut the stem will it branch from where I can it go just further upwards as it was before?
Thanks
Make sure you aren’t using toooo much water when wiping down the leaves. As far as alternatives, there’s a bunch of others. I’ve even tried mixing a tiny bit of dawn dish soap with been oil and diluting with water and it worked amazing for me! I think any option you choose is great!
For propagating, as long as you cut it in between the nodes and leave a few inches, the roots will grow out from the node that is still left on the stem. Hope this helps!
Thank you :))
of course!! also- I totally meant neem oil*
I need to clean 🧽 May mine 🙏
How about the brown spots on some down leaves ? Should I fertilize it ? Or is it fungus? Bacterial?
It could just be a humidity/light issue! Or depending on the spots, it could be infrequent watering schedule. Fiddles are super picky so make sure you pick the best spot for it and meet it’s conditions 🙌
Would a small crack in the leaf be possible if there’s also not enough humidity? Sounds kinda obvious I know, but want to make sure it’s not an early sign of another issue. Thanks
A small crack in the leaf could be a couple different things! If it’s super brittle and that caused the crack, it’s a possibility it needs more humidity (:
My fiddle leaf is such a drama queen! It hasn’t grown any leaves however it’s still alive. I’ve had it for 6 mos now
They really are drama queens 🙄 Mine back at home seem to keep getting taller but have only put out 1-2 new leaves LOL. Just be patient and you’ll get some new growth!!! Thanks for watching! 🌿
You should try using plant feed if you haven't already.
What type of oil you used to clean the leaf ?? Thank you
I just use a small amount of neem oil on a damp towel!
In Carolina, it’s pretty high humidity in the summer. Can it be too much humidity?
You should try to keep humidity level between 45-65% ! There are meters and other tools you can use to check this 😊
Thank you for the helpful tips. I have a fiddle leaf tree that has brown spots on the center of a couple of leaves and what looks to be like large moisture spots on a couple of other leaves. Any idea what that is from or what my tree needs?
Hi Judy! Try to check the moisture level of the soil using a moisture meter to make sure the plant isn’t getting too much water. Also, try to check the humidity levels in your home.
Life Of Roselle thank you!
AFter watching this video now i am worried my plant is sick. is it ok to put outside for it to get more light then inside my house? i have alot of shade so i really only get morning light into our living room. My tree does have brown edges on two of its leaves and the rest seem wilted but i water once a week so i have to think not enough sunlight?
As long as there is not too much rain or any crazy weather conditions I don’t see why you couldn’t put it outside!
Hi got my fiddle last 2 days, leaves on most top starts dropping down just today. What to do?
Sometimes that’s normal cause now shes been brought into a new home so she will have to adapt. Keep her on a bright indirect light area , maybe next to a window with a mesh curtain . They need a lot of light but not like directly because they will get sunburn. Check her soil. If she dry at 4/5 inches into the soil, you can water her but the best thing to do is to be a moisture meter so you are sure that you’re not over watering. Oh and moisture !!!! They are big on this, best thing that worked for me was cleaning the leaves with a moist towel for a better photosynthesis process and then mist her with water so that she can have good humidity .
So I have a question...I recently bought a fiddle and so far i have had 3 new leaves grow BUT before they're done coming out of their little "pocket" they turn brown and die...and I have yet to find why that's happening
Hey Jocelyn! Have you checked your humidity levels in the house? It could be that or you may need to repot it soon! 👏
Hi I have a question. So I have a smaller fiddle leaf fig. It’s about 8-10 inches. Will it grow taller like the ones you have ? or is it just a small one and it will not grow as big. I’ve had it for 4 months but it hasn’t grown at all
Thanks for reaching out! It will definitely grow taller, just give it time and plenty of light!
Just bought one little fiddle leaf fig, it have some red spots on the leaves, I noticed that when i arrived home... will they disappear when I let it dry out between watering? Also, can I repot it into a little bigger pot? It just have so many roots inside (and a little outside) the soil. Or should I just let it be for a few days so it can adapt the new place? Thanks!
Hey Erich! Sorry for a late response but I would go ahead and repot it! I’ve found that on some of my fiddles, once I repotted it after seeing a lot of roots as well as the red spots, they slowly went away and didn’t come back on newer leaves.
@@lifeofroselle8389 Thanks! I've already repotted it, it have got three new leaves at the top (haven't lose any older leaves) and it seems to be happy. :)
how do i make it grow leaves at the bottom? coz mine is like a tree and i want it to be a bush... if i do notching at the bottom stem then it will make branches, not leaves. how do i promote growth of leaves at the bottom?
Try notching it as I went over in the video! While that’s typically used for making more branches, branches=leaves. Also make sure the full plant is getting sun, not just top down.
What’s the name of the worm castings you use? What’s the brand?
Hey Lea! I don’t use any specific brand. I just pick up whatever I can at our local nursery 😊
Hello,
A portion of my fiddle leaf fig became leggy, area of no new leaves, because during the summer the out door umbrella blocked it's sun many hrs a day I just didn't notice it. So now what's happening is it's top heavy and bending over a bit because the leggy area is not strong to hold up the new growth above it.. I read not to tie it back because it won't strengthen that way. I have always jiggled it too. The new growth at top is making it bend more and more. What to do? Shall I take off the whole top portion past the leggy part? Or will that prevent new growth at top? Or will I kill it?
Hi there! I apologize for such a delayed response. I don’t think you will kill it if you decide to cut off the top portion! I would try notching it as I showed in the video on the leggy parts and make sure it gets ample sun! You could stake it just till it gets strong enough if you don’t want to cut off the top portion (: I hope this helps!
My fig "Fred" is dying 😞 Brown edges and brown starting at the stem then spreading. I've checked for root rot and added fig soil, I've moved him to get better light, shut off the air vent and misted him with water. I don't want it to die...ugh
Fred could just be adjusting to his new home!! Make sure you continuously mist him and keep track of when you need to water him! Best of luck 🤍
can i wipe the leaves with neem oil even if they don’t have insects? just like maintenance? do i do it once a week?
That’s what I do!! No harm in it at all 😊
I just brought my fiddle leaf plant which is quite tall inside the house as it’s getting cold
It was thriving on my deck and now about 8-10 leaves have fallen off
I am getting concerned can you pls help
Does this plant grow good in the bathroom especially since it is humid in there.
Hi Louisa! 👋 If your bathroom gets a good amount of light or has a window it can be fairly close to then it should grow well in there!
The baby leaf is coming with brown spots help me pleaseeee
My plant is growing great with continued new growth at the top. However the bottom leaf on the stalk turns yellow and falls off. This happens over and over. What am I doing wrong?
Hi Judy! Try repotting your plant into a bigger pot & fertilizing it! It sounds like it just needs some more nutrients 🌿
Have you used Lecca?
I personally have not but I’ve seen it work great for others! 🪴
Do you wipe down the leaves once a week? Or more often?
Once a week is realistic! 👍
Hey, do you know if theres a different fiddle leaf fig that's not a tree? I recently got a fiddle leaf fig, but it's not really a tree bc it has a stem, sorta
it's still young
There are some different types but it could also just be young!!
Can you help me.. I have 2 cute fiddles. I Bought them in August. One is thriving and the other one has lost so many leaves.. The leaves fall out of the middle part of the plant. So on top and on the bottom there are still some leaves. It only have 10 leaves left. I'm worried! I made them switch places but it did not help..
Hi Emma! Personally, I would try repotting the tree into a bigger pot and make sure it’s getting all of the nutrients it needs in terms of humidity, water, light, temp, etc! Some fiddle leafs are pickier than others!! ❤️
Do you have to propogate it? Thanks!
You don’t have to! Some people prefer to split them up while others like the grouped look! 🙌
Hello nice video, I ordered mine off line and it had 4 to 5 leaf s on it n lasted for about a month or so, then the leaves drop off n then it died what in the world is going on y. 🤔😟🤷
Thanks for watching! At times, fiddle leaf figs and other plants are known to drop a couple leaves primarily at the bottom due to it going through an acclimation period. Because yours didn’t have as many leaves, that could have been the issue or it could have gotten damaged during shipping.
Hi! Do you just use a generic neem oil?
Yes!!
I have had my fiddle leaf for about 2 months now and last night alone it dropped 3 leaves from one branch. That’s about 6 leaves so far this week. I’m starting to freak out. Im thinking it may need more humidity. Not sure if you could provide some guidance. How do you know if it’s really dying? Please & thanks.
Depending on how the leaves look prior to dropping off will tell you what it needs! If they’re brown, it could be a humidity or lack of water. If they’re yellow it could be too much water or not enough sunlight. Pay attention to any signs it gives you before it drops leaves and that should help determine how to save it!
They were mainly green with brown spots. I am thinking that the brown spots were from contact/rubbing because the browning is primarily on the tips.
Potentially! Sounds like it’s under watering but depending on how much you were watering, it could be from contact!
Thank you. I think it was under watering too. I’ve add a tray of rocks below to increase humidity. One last question: it appears that the tops where new growth should be springing forth is dying back. I want to prune it back. How far down should I cut? Thanks again for all the help!
My fiddle leave figs are not growing well
And leaves are turning brown
Hi! Make sure you’re giving them enough light but not direct and also try not to over water them! A good rule of thumb is if the soil is dry ~2-3 inches down you can water them (: Hope this helps!
When started saying numbers and degree 🤯🤯🤯
Some people like having specific numbers to follow!! Thanks for watching! ⚡️
Do you have to fertilize a fiddle leaf fig?
Yes! I always start to fertilize all my plants (including fiddle figs) when spring is rolling in! 👏
What is wrong with my fiddle leaf. It's browning in some areas.
Hello! There could be a variety of issues. Make sure it’s getting enough humidity and not next to any window or door where it could potentially burn the leaves ☺️
Propagate from a single leaf???
You can’t propagate from a single leaf cutting but there a multiple other ways to propagate!
Wow! Those are fiddle leaf figs on steroids