3 Secrets to Revive a Dying Fiddle Leaf Fig | Fiddle Leaf Fig Plant Resource Center
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--- ⭐ Do you have a sick plant? Maybe you inherited a dying fiddle leaf fig that you want to bring back to life. Fiddle leaf figs can be saved and can come back from bare trunks. Watch as Claire Akin, The Fiddle Leaf Fig Girl, shares her formula on how to save a fiddle leaf fig.
Claire gives you a look at her rescue fiddle leaf figs and she shares how she successfully revived her plants. Assessing the pot your plant is in, the light your plant is getting, and ensuring your plant is receiving the nutrients it needs is key to helping your fiddle leaf fig recover and thrive.
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My fiddle leaf was basically an almost dead stick … I started putting cut up bananas (with skin on) and egg peels inside the soil. Lo and behold…2-3 months later it came back to life and started growing teeny tiny leaves. Fast forward, 2 years later… it is a one healthy bush! I even propagated it bc it grew so many branches.
What a fantastic story!
How much did out of them in the soil?
For real? It didn’t make your soil stinky and damp? You mix it in? Or are you just threw it on top of the soil?
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Still learning how to propagate my house plants.
Thank you for this. I brought a huge fiddle leaf fig from Walmart and there's been hardly any sun, heat, humidity, etc. But I learned a lot! Thank you!! I can't wait to put it outside on my patio when the weather is warmer 🥰🥰
Glad this was helpful for you! Happy Growing!
I have a little fiddle leaf that I thought was dead. It had zero leaves. I planned to throw it out but forgot about it for a few weeks. When I came back it had a bunch of new leaves growing!
That is great! Keep it up!
Thanks for the tips now I can rescue the poor thing at Lowe's.Happy growing and stay safe.
Happy growing! Thank you!
Hi Claire!!
After a severe root trimming on my previously healthy fiddle leaf fig tree, it looked as though the tree was dying.
She dropped a good amount of her leaves and the other leaves hung listlessly for quite awhile. She is in an outside courtyard, in the shade but lots of reflected light.
I grieved that I had killed my lovely fiddle leaf and I reached out to you. You gave me hope and calmly told me to keep the tree moist. I had been about to throw her out, but I patiently kept misting her several times each day. I also misted the soil each time I misted her leaves. I ordered some of your fiddle leaf soil and vitamins and gave her regular vitamin doses.
After a couple of weeks, which seemed like ages, one of her leaves started to perk up, then a new leaf grew, then all of her leaves started perking up.
Now, she is the most beautiful fig tree!! She has branched out on top, and much fuller than before. She is absolutely lovely, full and healthy!!
Thank you so much for your advice and for giving me hope in the midst of my fiddle leaf crisis!!
Blessings,
Nancy Telling
Nancy thank you! That is so wonderful to hear!
Nancy, girl!! This is what i'm going through right now and i came looking for video help on youtube. I just chopped off a lot of roots . They were twirled in circles in the pot, so i thought "this is too much". Stripped her of all the old "spongy" soil from her walmart days, and added regular dirt... ALL of her leaves have flopped. She looks bad. But they haven't dropped. This has all happened over this past weekend. I keep her in my classroom so that could also be an issue, the environment.
I need help! What kind of soil or fertilizer are you using? Should i water more (2x a week?) to wake her up?
@@circe... ~ I changed all the dirt in the pot to the fiddle leaf fig potting soil that is sold on this channel. I put some planting rocks under the soil in a pot with good drainage. Regular soil can keep their roots too wet. I also gave her fiddle leaf vitamins once a week with water, kept the soil moist and misted her every day. She liked having a good drink every day, but not having her roots sitting in it. All of her leaves fell off except one. I kept nursing her - kept her moist. My friend said ,”get rid of it, it’s dead”. But then she started growing leaves and she is more beautiful than ever!! I did all the nurturing outside in summer, then brought her in when we were going to get frost. They don’t like to be moved much. She is still doing great, but not needing as much water. One thing I learned~ not to freak out. Give her some time and I do suggest getting the fiddle leaf soil. Mist her and keep her soil moist. I also gave her a little citric acid in water once a week to encourage her roots to drink. Let me know how it goes. Now I need to figure out what’s wrong with my lime tree!!
Thank you 🍃❤️ finally feel confident to grow my two new fdf with the info you provided
I am so happy to hear that!
Thanks..bought mine from Home Depot 6 months ago. Wish I had known what to look for before buying. However I've adopted this plant and refuse to let it die. Your info will help and I will try your tips🥰
That is great to hear, these plants are really resilient!
I got most of my houseplants from the dead / dying table at Big Box home improvement stores I recently picked up two fiddle leaf figs that will benefit from the tips in this video especially the tip about repotting they were both in oversized pots
Love to hear it. Thank you for rescuing those plants!
my fiddle leaf was doing incredible, until last week i had to undergo emergency surgery, and left it alone for barely a week while i stayed with my mother, and like a naughty child it dropped all its leaves!! thankfully the new growth continuing gives me hope, and im going to give it (and myself!) plenty of tlc in hopes that my baby can bounce back
This plants are resilient, focus on taking care of yourself as well and your plant will bounce back soon! Happy Growing!
thanks, great video!!!
Glad it helped!
Great tip!
Thank you so much!
I followed the advice of some RUclips plant guru and cut a node on my fiddle leaf fig and it started dying rapidly. I’m so sad cause it was healthy and I had did a such a good job of keeping it alive. I hope I can save it with your advice
If the cutting has a node and you removed it from the plant, you should be able to place it in a vessel of water and wait for roots to grow. Then plant in soil when you have multiple roots that are more than 1-2" long.
Great help Claire! My Fiddle leaf is improving and actually getting taller. I wonder if I should stake it it or cut it back at one of the nodes. It's very wobbly. Thanks again and i love your channel and Fiddle Leaf health advice. I also have a new leaf coming since I move him to the brighter spot in my living room. I transplanted with your recommended soil and used the root stimulator. I also use you plant food on all my house plants weekly and they are happier! Mahalo!
Sounds like you are caring for it very well! If you continue to gently wiggle your tree regularly, it won't need a stake. The trunk will begin to thicken and grow straighter. If you cut it back or pinch any new growth off, branching will occur at that spot. Happy growing!
@@FiddleLeafFigPlant where do I purchase your products and.what size pot do I repot to?
I fiddly fig had a lot of black leaves on it so I thought root rot I took it out of the pot removed as much of the old dirt as I could spray it with a solution of peroxide and baking soda repotted it the next morning every leaf was hanging straight down no I forgot to say the roots were very thin and spindly at the ends I did cut off about 3 in of those after several days all the leaves hit the floor so I moved it to a North window by the patio not giving it full sun but I saw where Amanda used a plastic bag to cover her cuttings now I don't know what the reason of that is for I have a white bag and nothing that is clear I have been covering it at night and trying to leave it open and daytime to get the Sun I did go ahead and add some worm castings to the top and work it in with the spoon and fertilized with Miracle-Gro I tried to notch it but the stump seems very dry it's still seems green but I'm not getting the Milky sap help I need an answer I would be tickled and so thrilled if I could get this one to bring leaves back
I had one that was growing decent and i went on vacation. Before i left i watered. Normally 2 weeks was fine and it didnt need to be watered before that. When i came back it had dropped about 10 leaves and the rest were droppy. It was completely dry. Not a bit of mousture. It had become somewhat root bound, that with the temp increase and me not running a humidifier daily (i think a humidy level of about 60 kept the soil moist longer than the normal 30 the room has) had caused my fig to drink up the water super fast and in turn had gone (from what i can guess) most of the just over 2 weeks with no water.
Im hoping to save it because it was so lovely before.
It will bounce back! Make sure it doesn't get dry again and if the soil has become hydrophobic (water immediately drains out the bottom and is not soaking into the soil) you can soak the soil / root ball thoroughly and then water again when the top inches of soil are dry. You are caring for your plant well, it will completely come back with your same care routine now that you are home. Happy Growing!
Hi Claire thanks for the tips ,i hope my plants will survive .It started to have a brown leaves and 1 stem were fully died .
Check for the amount of light your plant is getting and ensure it is receiving enough water and it properly drains out the bottom through multiple drainage holes. For more support, join our Facebook community! facebook.com/groups/fiddleleaffigplantresource
This was a really helpful video very informative thank u🥰🌹💚💯💞😇💪🏼
You are so welcome! Happy Growing!
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I think I found the video to help me see exactly how to correctly repot the plant 😃
Glad it was helpful!
Surprisingly we have non stop rain here in California. My husband suddenly found fiddily figs at Costco & it was very gorgeous but I have no more space in our house so now it's been sitting in the rain & last time I check it only has one leaf left 😩
As you've said, I will replant to have a drier soil & really look for a place inside my house & put a light on it. It's been months now, no sun at all.
Anyway do you think it'll grow leaves again? Should I cut that long branch with no leaves now? Pls help😩
Hi Claire, thank you for the tips, mine is root bound so I am glad to hear I do not have to repot because it's already in a decent sized one. I just ordered your potting soil. Many Fiddles have dark green leaves but mine are more of a lighter green. It is by a big picture window that gets plenty of light. I have fed it your plant food every watering for over a year and it's growing great so that's the only issue...any ideas how to get it that deep green color? (it's quite large, about 7 feet) Thanks!
Hi Linda, it sounds like your plant is very happy! Keep doing what you are doing, over time a more mature tree will have darker leaves. It may be the root bound system is not adequate absorbing the nutrients from the soil and our Fiddle Leaf Fig Plant Food. Repotting is a great step and continue to use our Fiddle Leaf Fig Plant Food at every watering. Happy growing!
@@FiddleLeafFigPlant Thank you!!
This one right here “snatches fiddle leaf” 😭😭😂😂
Just found these plants at home Depot for $6 each. They look gorgeous, but have a bit of brown on the leaves. Wish me luck and hope they don't die on me 😭 I will try my best to love them!
Good luck! Happy Growing!
What’s not discussed or addressed here is burning due to over fertilization.
As instructed in this video, I had fertilized my fiddle leaf fig at every watering and I have burns in almost every leaf and I have damaged by Fiddleleaf fig and I’m trying to figure out how to salvage it, but I think that it needs to be known that there is a such thing as over fertilizing any plant, and the damage that that can cause
I don’t want to do too much at once but I have a tree that I just did 3 notches in a few days ago and moved away from a heat vent today. Its “trunk” is skinny but it’s about 6 ft tall and it seems to need repotting based on how insecure it is in the pot (it needs stabilizing and can move around more than seems healthy). Thanks for the advice on going with a smaller pot, I suspect it would like that! I got the smart gravel already (and the beautiful trimming scissors) and now just need the new soil. Appreciate all your videos! 💚🙏🏼
Thank you, Erin! That is wonderful to hear!
Hi Claire, I wrote to you about 3 wks ago. My plant had lost all the leaves and I was ☹. I took 4 cuttings from the stem, dipped each in root hormone and left them in water on window sill. Lo and behold they all have buds appearing on them including on the remaining stem in the main pot. I'm so happy😀. The 4 stems do not have any long roots, but beginnings of roots which look like white spots.
1. Do I wait until the buds get much bigger and when the roots have grown out about 1cm or so and then plant them out or plant them now?
2. The buds (leaves)on some of the stems are sitting in the water as I wait for the rooting to take place. Do I keep the buds above the water ie lose some of the water?
Great questions! Leave the cuttings in the water with the rooting hormone until you have multiple long roots formed. Then they can be planted in soil where you will want to keep the soil evenly moist for the first month to help the plant get established. Great job!
Ty !!! Ordered gravel, will a norfolk pine benefit as well?
Hi Jeanne, great question! Yes, the Houseplant Smart Gravel would be fine to place in the bottom of your pot before placing the soil and plant on top. Happy growing!
My fiddle leaf is really tall (tree) and has had severe leaf drop. There is a lot of bare trunk, has lots of bare branches and only a handful of leaves at the top which is now getting too tall for the room - so it doesn't look great and I want to 'start again', can I chop the trunk back to a short stump to let it regrow again?
Yes! You can certainly chop it down and it will begin to regrow. Keep it in a nice bright spot in your home and make sure to water when the top inches of soil are dry and ensure the water drains properly out the bottom drainage holes. For more help please join and post inside our helpful fiddle leaf fig community! fiddleleaffigplant.com/community
This is kind of my issue too. It's a perfect storm of problems but I don't want to get rid of it. My daughter saw it and told me it looks like a helicopter. Two top leaves and one three foot long stem. 😩 A couple months ago, it was SOOOO lovely. I was waiting til this Spring to lop off the top to make the top a new cutting and get the bottom to start branching out. Then it started dropping leaves. WHAT? Now I have two leaves left and I'm looking on the internet for what to do. I tend to be an over-waterer, so I slacked off and I think the roots may be too dry now. Not sure what I did. About 6 months ago, the old pot fell off the moveable stand I had and broke, so I went and found a bigger pot, probably too big. So, now I need to maybe lop this one off like Claire told you, use a smaller pot and start all over again. 👍 At least I know i can try.
Me son muy útiles sus videos!!!!uso sus recomendaciones para todas mis plantas ......Donde puedo conseguir sus productos en España...????🙏💯🌿🌿💖😘🙋♀️muchas gracias
¡Hola Lorena! Los productos todavia no están disponibles en Europa, pero si buscas un buen fertilizante como el nuestro busca uno que tenga una proporción NPK (nitrógeno, fósforo y potasio) de 3-1-2
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Hi Claire, I repotted my plant last week using your potting soil and the fertilizer but its still struggling. I didn't see any root rot so I'm not sure what to try next. I did move her to an area with more sun but her leaves are still drooping. I did post on the Facebook group earlier today with photos of her in February and her now.
Hi Valeria, thank you for your question. Sometimes the plant can go into a bit of shock after the repotting process. Make sure to keep it directly in front of and up against your window so that it has full access to the indirect light. Also, if you haven't already, water after repotting to ensure the soil and pot drain well. It should perk back up in a week or so. Happy Growing!
Hello great video! So I went o go repot my Fiddle Leaf Fig and over half of the root ball fell out (like to ally disconnected) there are some roots left attached but not many….what should I do? It is turning brown and yellow. I’ve cut off those leaves as they turn colors.With most of the roots falling off is there any hope? If so what should I do? (The roots incident happened about a month ago). Thank you!
I would make sure your plant is in fast-draining soil in a pot that has multiple holes on the bottom. Water your plant and ensure the excess is draining out those drainage holes. Place it in the brightest spot you have in your home, right up against and in front of the window. This should help your plant recover. If you need more support, come join our Fiddle Leaf Fig Community and post your pictures and questions! facebook.com/groups/fiddleleaffigplantresource
Me gustan tus videos pero me gustaría que hablara de las diferentes manchas en las hojas y a qué se deben .. por favor 🙏
Si buscas en nuestro canal videos que digan "brown spots" encontrarás mucha info perla :)
Hello I left my fig plant outside and it gotten frost bitten, the leaves are weighted down. I need help 😫. Thanks
Hi Claire! How much house plant smart gravel should we put into a pot?
Hello! You can place a small layer on the bottom. An inch or two is fine. Happy Growing!
My plant has no more leaves. Should I cut shorter the 3ft tall trunk ? Cut it low at the brown area or just cut the greener portion off ? Leave it alone indoors and not water or leave outside. My yard gets to almost freezing sometimes at night . Thanks.
I would cut it down until you see sap inside the stem and leave it be in a bright sunny spot and water it when the top inches of soil are dry. If it is left outside in freezing temps unfortunately it will not thrive.
Hi Claire, could you suggest soil products for FLF for people who do not live in the US thanks
Of course! Check out this post, this has a good recipe to mix your own: fiddleleaffigplant.com/fiddle-leaf-fig-soil/
Mine lost all the bottom leaves. I think I may have missed watering it. The four top leaves are healthy. How can I make leaves fill in on the long bare stem?
Hi Michelle, the leaves won't grow where they dropped from however, in time when your plant is healthy and growing you can attempt to notch to create more growth and branches. This is my complete tutorial on how to achieve this: ruclips.net/video/-z2c4UtxASI/видео.html
Hi from the UK🇬🇧. My plant has lost all its leaves. I intend to repot it and I really hope the lovely luscious leaves will regrow. I don't think we have the clay pellets here.
That is ok! Your plant can still come back to full health. Use a fast draining soil and water when the top inches of soil are dry. Ensure the water drains out the bottom drainage holes and place it directly in front of and up against your brightest window so it has the best access to the light.
@@FiddleLeafFigPlant Thank you for replying. Hurrah! I saw clay pellets in a shop yesterday. so will repot and place in a sunny place. I took 4 cuttings from the stem and have placed them in water near the window. I really hope the cuttings and the rest of the stem grows.
What if I moved my fiddle leaf fig to a BRIGHTER location, and I did repot it with fresh soil to a larger pot and water it 🤷🏻♀️ So strange :/ I thought it was more a lack of humidity problem
Is the soil staying too wet and not draining properly? It should recover from the repotting process given you have it in enough light now.:-)
Hi Claire, thank you for all of the wonderful info on your channel. I recently repotted my fiddle leaf fig tree because I was not convinced the soil it came in allowed for sufficient drainage. I am usually hesitant with repotting because I have been unsuccessful in the past. However, randomly I found 2 mushrooms going in the soil it came with so I was afraid the soil was holding on to too much moisture which would lead to root rot. I repotted using a mixture of cactus soil, peat moss, and perlite. After 3 days of repotting I noticed the leaves start to droop. It has now been a week since repotting and multiple leaves have started turning yellow and dropping. I had 8 leaves drop as I was inspecting all the leaves. I have read some info regarding transplant shock and figured that was what causing it, but have I now placed a death sentence on my tree? :( Any advice for this worried fiddle leave fig mom?
Repotting can stress the plant but it will bounce back. Make sure it is sitting right in front of and up against your brightest window and water when the top inches of soil are dry and ensure the water drains well out the bottom drainage holes. For more support, please join and post inside our helpful community! fiddleleaffigplant.com/community
My friend bought myself and me a FLF yesterday from a big box store yesterday. He took mine to his house and I brought it home this morning. They both have some brown spots (he likes to buy rescues for some reason) I understand you don’t want to water plants within the first few days so I haven’t but I’m sure he (Maxwell is his name ☺️) needs a good watering. Is this this right thing to do?
Congrats on your new plant! Most likely the brown spots are trauma to the leaves that have occurred when in the store and when it was transported home. It is best to water when the top inches of soil are dry. Water and ensure the soil and pot drain well out the bottom drainage holes. Keep the plant in front of and up against your brightest window to help it acclimate. Happy Growing!
Great video. I plan to check out more of them as I picked up my first FLF from a big box store. 2 days after bringing it home the leaves started to turn brownish in the centers. The next day it got worse and they felt really dry/brittle. Now all the leaves are brown and brittle. I'll check the root size as I didn't do that. Should I give it a prune now or hold of and see if there is any new growth. I'm so bummed.
It sounds like your plant may be thirsty if the leaves are becoming dry and crispy and dropping. Or it may have been exposed to too cold of temperatures during transport perhaps. That can also cause discoloration of the leaves. Make sure the soil is not compact and is able to absorb the water that you are using. Look at the pot and make sure the drainage holes are on the bottom and not the sides. If they are on the sides, I recommend repotting into a pot that has multiple holes on the bottom. Big Box stores have plants in pots with side holes because they water them so frequently.
@@FiddleLeafFigPlant I think water might be okay. It wasn't dry when I picked it up and I did water it. But I will check the roots and drainage tonight. You might be spot on with the cold, it's freezing here and I carted it to my car as fast as I could, but it was cold. Can it recover from being shocked with cold? Great tips! You've been a great help!
I've watched and read a lot about fiddles but what I don't see enough of.. HOW do you when WHEN to water and HOW MUCH to water. are there any past postings I can watch? I'm new
Sure! There are a lot of helpful videos on this channel. Start with the basics and get all the info you need in our full Fiddle Leaf Fig Care Webinar: fiddleleaffigplant.com/register/
Is it really safe and not too stressing to give it vitamins when it’s been dropping leaves?
Absolutely! The nutrients in a fertilizer like our Fiddle Leaf Fig Plant Food or a multivitamin will help give the plant what it needs to recover and begin growing again.
I revived my tree but all the new growth (in the last year) seem thin and floppy? Does shaking strengthen the leaves?
Over time your newer leaves will thicken in texture. Shaking will help to strengthen and straighten the trunk of your plant. Great question!
Hey there Claire, was looking at your plant food on Amazon and wondering if it was appropriate to use on my recently repotted flf. I repotted it last week and a few days later all the leaves drooped and now I’ve lost almost all of them :(. Root shock I’m assuming, got a new grow light for it but wondering if I should supplement it as well.
Hello! Yes our root supplement and fiddle leaf fig plant food can help with the shock of repotting. Make sure to water the plant thoroughly so the water drains well out the bottom and ensure it is sitting directly in front of and up against your brightest window. They need a lot of light to recover from the repotting process! Happy Growing!
@@FiddleLeafFigPlant thank you so much for the advice
Hi Claire. My fiddle fig leaves have brown spot start from the middle of the leaves and it starts drooping and curling inward. I don't know what is wrong with it. Could you please suggest what I should do? Thank you for your helps.
Is your plant dry? Make sure it is getting adequate water and your pot and soil drain well.
Hi Claire can you help me, my fiddle leaf is shedding all of its leaves and there is no root rot, when I searched up on internet it said it was severely dehydrated but when I check the soil its still moist. What do you think I should do I could revive my fiddle leaf fig
Good question! Was it exposed to any colder temps recently? Make sure when you water the water is draining well out bottom drainage holes and wait to water again when the top inches of soil are dry. Also, fiddle leaf figs need a lot of light to survive. I recommend placing them directly in front of and up against your brightest window. Even when they are pulled back 1 foot away from the window, that is not enough light for them to thrive. For more support, please join and post inside our helpful fiddle leaf fig community! fiddleleaffigplant.com/community
Hi Claire, I have a ver tall fiddle leaf fig I bought online almost a year ago. It was a little bit damaged from shipping and was immediately repotted. It has been having very very slow new growth and at the beginning had many leafs drop. It seems to be stable now with some new leafs coming out. My question is, what do I do with all the brown leafs that were part of the plant when I got it? It’s like a 9’ plant and I feel it has more brown leafs than healthy and new leafs. Do I cut them? Do I left them be till they fall?
Hi Emanuel, what a great question! I always recommend removing any leaves that are more than 50% damaged as they are no longer the best way for your plant to expend its energy. You can remove these leaves with sterile pruning shears and just remember not to remove more than 10% of the total amount of leaves of the plant so it does not go into shock. For more, you are welcome to join and post inside our helpful fiddle leaf fig plant community! Fiddleleaffigplant.com/community
Hello! Can I give it root supplement even if I can't confirm the plant has root rot sickness? The leaves are turning yellow with brown edges. I lost 8 leaves in a week.
Absolutely! Our Root Supplement will help boost your plant's immunity!
My fiddle leaf only has leaves on the top. Do i need to cut the empty stick and grow a new root? or the leaves will grow from the stick too not just the top?
Great question, new leaves will only come from the top. If you want more branching lower down, you will need to notch the plant or prune. ruclips.net/video/KsdtmrZdv8o/видео.html
Thanks for the tips Claire. Are there any cheaper options? I don't have the cash to spend over $100 on a dead plant lol
Great question! If you have a bare stick for a plant, keep it in a pot with fast-draining soil and one that has holes on the bottom. Water when the top inches of soil are dry and place it directly in front of and up against your brightest window. It may take some time, but it will begin to regrow!
Will your roots supplement kill mycorrhizal fungi added to the soil for plant health?
No, it only helps treat fungal and bacterial rot of root systems and acts as an immunity booster to the roots as well. Happy Growing!
Would you think my fiddle leaf fig would be ok inside, in front of my sliding glass door that faces the west? Would that be too much sun?
Hi Elaine, great question! West facing may get too much direct sunlight on the leaves in the afternoon which increases the risk of sunburn. A sheer curtain over the sliding glass door can turn that light indirect. South-facing windows get the longest duration of bright sunlight, so they make the ideal home for a fiddle leaf fig plant. Facing south, your plant will likely get over 8 hours per day of bright sun, but few direct harsh rays on its leaves. Happy Growing!
Hola Claire… donde puedo conseguir esos productos…están disponibles en usa 🇺🇸?
Claro que sí! aqui está nuestra tienda en Amazon: www.amazon.com/stores/page/696A038B-1303-4D89-9E70-CE8AFD6351CC?store_ref=storeRecs_Instant_20056004011
Hi Claire 🙏
I'm having trouble with my dying fiddle fig Bambino. The leaves have copper spots all around and then fall off from bottom up. I checked the roots and saw slight darkening at the tips so trimmed them off and changed the soil but doesn't seem to help... Can you help me save my plant?
Hello! I would check for any signs of insects and ensure your pot and soil is draining really well out the bottom. Make sure your plant is sitting directly in front of and up against your brightest window. Water when the top inches of soil are dry and ensure the water drains well out the bottom drainage holes. For more support please join and post inside our helpful fiddle leaf fig community! fiddleleaffigplant.com/community
@@FiddleLeafFigPlant Hi Claire. Thank you for your reply. Yes, my plant is sitting right beside an east facing glass door. I have checked for insects and found none.. I think I will repot it into a smaller pot and see. I have requested to join the Facebook group. Thank you 🙏
Help my friend forgotten her plant outside for a week in winter weather when she was moving and I want to save it for her!
I have a FLF that has not grown a single new leaf since bringing it home 3 years ago. It is in a happy environment… Full sun, regular, watering, humidifier present. Just recently it started dropping all its leaves and the branches are very brittle! I notched in between and got white sap but a months later nothing has changed. The most leaves fall post watering. What could be going on?
Hello! It sounds like there may be a couple of things happening. Is the soil the original soil? It may be hydrophobic and not soaking and retaining any water that you are giving the plant. I recommend aerating the soil or if it has been over 2+ years, new soil is recommended. Plants will use up the nutrients from their soil within 1-2 years so it is best to have fresh, nutrient rich soil for the plant. Also, if it is in the same size pot, the plant can only grow as much as the root system. I recommend going up 2"-4" in pot size so the root system has more room to grow and support new branches and growth on top. Happy Growing!
Thanks, can I keep my plant in my patio but it has sunlight
Yes, they love patios! I recommend moving it into direct sunlight slowly over time. This video will help show you how to acclimate it slowly to direct sun: ruclips.net/video/mHFVIMSujQ4b/видео.html
Hi Claire. I have a fiddle leaf that has really bad roots. Like it's really bad condition. Can I cut off the whole roor sistem? Is new roots will grow up? Badly want to save this plant.
Do you mean that the roots are infected with root rot? I would definitely clean the root ball, pull away the dirt from it and rinse the roots with clean water. Cut away any roots that are mushy or smelly. If the whole root system is infected, it's possible that your plant will not be salvageable - but it's worth a try! fiddleleaffigplant.com/root-rot-in-fiddle-leaf-fig/
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I need help.. I had no knowledge of fiddler figs when I bought mine.. it said I n the back porch out of direct sunlight and did not notch mine.. I’ve brought it in for winter and getting a lot of browning.. I’m not over watering.. but I’ve ended up with a tall plant but bottom has no leaves.. help!!!
They love a lot of light and your might find your indoor conditions are no providing the light it needs. Not to worry! Make sure to set the plant directly in front of and up against your brightest window. Water when the top inches of soil are dry so all the soil is wet and it drains well out the bottom drainage holes. Remove any excess. In time when the plant is very healthy and growing, you can attempt to notch the lower part where you would like more branches to grow. Here is a complete step by step tutorial on how to do this! ruclips.net/video/-z2c4UtxASI/видео.html
How long should I expect it to take to revive my FLF?
With the right light and water, soil, and nutrients, you can expect to see growth within 1-2 months after correcting any issues that were causing your plant to be unhealthy. Don't give up! These plants are resilient!
Hiya! I can’t find any of your products in the uk - how do we buy them? Thank you x
Hello! We have limited available on Amazon in the UK. But if you need fiddle leaf fig plant food, a 3-1-2 NPK ratio fertilizer is best!
But isn’t pearl lite the same thing , for drainage?
I changed the location of my plant and use your food they leaves stopes falling but I don’t see any growth it’s been 8 weeks what can I do?
Hi Brian, that is great you have remedied the issue and the leave are not falling out. Make sure your plant is directly in front of and up against your brightest window. Without adequate light, your plant does not have the energy it needs to grow.
And for those of us who do not live in the U.S.? Information, please? Thank you...
Hi Helen, some of our products are available in Canada and the UK. For outside those markets, you can find a 3-1-2 NPK fertilizer which will be best for your plant. Please also join our community to connect with other fiddle leaf fig lovers in your area! fiddleleaffigplant.com/community
Hi Claire, should I Cut the dead leaves off my fig tree?
Hello! Great question, I recommend removing any leaves that are more than 50% damaged. They are no longer serving the plant and the energy from the plant will now be directed to growing and supporting healthy new growth once the damaged leaves are gone. Happy Growing!
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Mine is dropping leaves I was wondering is it because I have it in a self watering pot??
Hi Lizzy, does your plant look thirsty? Or overwatered? It may be best to join and post a photo inside our helpful fiddle leaf fig community! facebook.com/groups/fiddleleaffigplantresource
What if you can’t repot the plant bc it’s fall? I was told to only repot in spring
Hi Melanie, If you're plant is in need of repotting, go ahead and repot. As long as your plant has enough light inside your home then you will be fine to repot. For more help and support, please join and post inside our helpful fiddle leaf fig community! fiddleleaffigplant.com/community
All of my leaves have fallen off of my Fiddle Fig I trying to repot but I don't know if it too late to save
Hi Monica, I'm sorry to hear your plant is not doing well! When you cut into the trunk or stem, is it white or green inside? If so, that means your plant is still alive and able to fully recover. However, if it is dry throughout, it unfortunately is a dead plant. These plants can come back to full health from a bare stick. Prune it down, place it right up against your sunniest window, and ensure the soil and pot drains well. You can do it!
@@FiddleLeafFigPlant It is white, this is my second fiddle fig and I am determined for it to survive they are such beautiful plants, this information is so helpful. Many thanks.
Do you fertilize your FLF trees all year round?
Yes! With my plant's that have year round growth, I fertilize every time I water with our Fiddle Leaf Fig Plant Food.
If I report should I trim the roots
You don't necessarily need to remove any of the root system unless the roots have a fungal or bacterial root rot infection. In that case, it is best to remove any roots that are black, mushy, and smelly. Use sterile pruning scissors and shears to achieve this. Then repot with fresh, fast draining soil in a pot with multiple holes on the bottom. Water thoroughly after repotting as well. Good luck!
Where can I order your products? I really want to save my fiddle leaf plants
Hi Aidee! Our products are available on Amazon. fiddleleaffigplant.com/shop is where you can view all of our available products. Please use code BUY1GET10 for 10% off one item!
If the tree doesn’t have any leaves, does it need to be watered more or just keep watering when the soil is dry?
Here are my tips for curing stunted growth! fiddleleaffigplant.com/how-to-fix-fiddle-leaf-fig-stunted-growth/
Do we cut the damaged leaves off?
Yes, it is perfectly fine to remove any leaves that are more than 50% damaged. They are using energy from the tree that could be redirected for healthy growth.
I repotted my fiddle leaf fig plant and trimmed almost all of the roots off, thinking it would help the plant. I now see that I should only have trimmed 20 percent of the root ball. My fig looks to be in severe distress. Is there any way to help it to survive?
Make sure it is watered consistently and placed directly in front of and up against your brightest window. Better yet if the temperatures don't get too cold or too hot, find a shaded spot in your yard free of direct sunlight so it can recover outside!
@@FiddleLeafFigPlant Thank you for advising!! It has been outside for two weeks now~ last year it loved being on the deck, near a wall for shelter. This year, the week I put it outside the temperature dropped into the 40s (very unusual for June in Chicago). Then this week the temperature is almost 100. This morning, it doesn’t look as sad as I thought yesterday and it helped seeing some photos of worse plants that ended up coming back.
Hi Claire!!
I am thrilled to report that my fiddle leaf fig tree has rallied!!
She dropped a good amount of her leaves and the other leaves hung listlessly for quite awhile. She is in an outside courtyard, in the shade but lots of reflected light. I kept misting her several times each day and I also misted the soil each time I misted her leaves.
Last week, one of her leaves started to perk up, then a new leaf grew, now all of her leaves are perked up and she looks happy!!
Thank you so much for your advice and for giving me hope in the midst of a fiddle leaf crisis!!
Blessings,
Nancy Telling
Mine looks terrible! It incluso has 4 god leaves the rest are broken but there’s only like 3 more:/ it Used to be my mums but now it’s mine
Hello, I was sent a fiddle leaf fig and it got delivered late at night and froze. I brought it in in the morning and took it out of the box. After about 1 week all the leaves have turned brown and have fallen off. Is there anything I can do or is it completely dead? Thanks for any help you can provide.
Hi Jody, I'm sorry to hear about your new fiddle leaf fig. If there is sap on the inside of the trunk, it can be revived. The leaves most likely will all drop and you'll need to help the plant regrow from a bare stick. I definitely recommend reaching out to the company you purchased the plant from and ask for compensation or a replacement plant.
@@FiddleLeafFigPlant thanks so much for the reply. I’m not sure if there sap in the trunk. I cut a small amount off the top and didn’t see any but I will see if there is any change in the next couple of weeks. Thanks again. I really appreciate the response!
I bought one from Home Depot and all of the leaves fell. It’s just the stem right now. Should I try to propagate it first before repotting it?
The stem is kind of dry. It still has roots. Just no leaves.
If the steam is still green/white inside and has sap, it can stay in its pot. Water normally and give it as much bright light as possible. That will help the regrowth process.
Maybe I just didn’t hear it, I have a bald stick and I’m so concerned, how did you get that tree to grow again?
It definitely can regrow. I would place it in the sunniest spot you have in the house and water it when the top inches of soil are dry. Fertilize with Fiddle Leaf Fig Plant Food every time you water and leave it be. It will regrow!
@@FiddleLeafFigPlant thank you
What if we are not able to buy the dirt you sell is cactus dirt ok? What other dirt can I buy?
Hi Dorian, yes cactus soil is a great medium to purchase for fiddle leaf figs. It helps aid in the draining process. A mixture of cactus soil and potting soil can be helpful for your plant. Happy Growing!
@@FiddleLeafFigPlant thank you! I don’t know if I’m able to save my fiddle fig but I guess I will see if repotting works…
I brought a two damaged fiddle figs. Someone advised that I remove the damaged leaves and new leaves came in but it seemed to stop growing. How do I get it to grow more?
Hi Trina, is the plant getting enough sunlight? It may be focusing its energy on the root system before new growth appears. Make sure you are watering when the top inches of soil are dry and it is right up against and in front of your brightest window for the most light.
@@FiddleLeafFigPlant Hi! Thank you for responding. I have them both in my room which has an east facing window. So the get bright sun in the morning but once it’s 9am the sun is over my home. The bathroom is the room with the brightest sunlight. But my bathroom is small. I am think about getting a grow light. I would like to put them outside, but it’s still cold here in Philadelphia. I wish I could show you a picture of them.
I planted mine with my babies placenta. Do you think this is why it’s dying? I also live in the desert so at this time of year I’m worried if I put it outside it’ll be too cold. What’s your advice?
I am not sure how placenta would affect the soil and if you noticed a change after using it, I would suspect it did not help the balance of the nutrients and acid in the soil of the plant. If it dips below 60 outside, I do not recommend moving it. Cold damage can set it quick and your leaves will turn dark brown / black and possibly drop. Keep your plant as close to your brightest window as possible and remember to water when the top inches of soil are dry. Ensure the soil and pot are draining will out bottom draining holes. Hope these tips help!
Does it matter what time of year a fiddle leaf plant is repotted?
The best time is when your plant has the most access to light as it recovers from the repotting process.
Thank you! =)
Will fallen leaves grow back in the same spot ?
Hi Naomi, no, there will not be growth in the same exact spot unfortunately.
@@FiddleLeafFigPlant so they only grow new leaves on top of the plant and not in the Middle?
Help!!! My FLF is Dying I’m not sure there is hope for him can I send you pictures
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Hello I repotted my fiddle fig and it’s dropping please help 😢
Most likely just in shock from the repotting process. Make sure it was thoroughly watered after repotting and place it in the brightest spot you have in your home to help it recover. It should bounce back within a couple weeks!
Mine just lost its last two leaves
Oh no! If your stick still is white on the inside, it can be revived! Continue to care for it by placing it in the brightest spot you have right up next to the window. Water when top inches of soil are dry and make sure the soil and pot are draining properly out the bottom drainage holes. You can do it!
Brown leaves?
Brown leaves can mean a number of things. From underwatering, overwatering, a root infection, even sunburn. I recommend viewing this video for additional help identifying the cause of any discoloration on your leaves. Happy Growing! ruclips.net/video/3uxmBV71EYI/видео.html
Ooh dear...I just threw away my dying Fiddle fig leaf plant...I felt dissapointed...the leaves all dropped.....
That's ok! It is alright to throw away a dead plant. I encourage you to start with a new healthy plant. You can join our fiddle leaf fig community for care tips! fiddleleaffigplant.com/community
@@FiddleLeafFigPlant let me do that...your channel is really an eye opener on indoor plants especially for some of us who are first timers...will be buying your products too...much love from Uganda.
How to get these in india ?
I mean the products
We are working to have our products approved for more Amazon locations. Stay tuned!
My plant Louis is dying on me 😭 I’m so devastated I need my baby back
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@@FiddleLeafFigPlant will do !
Fiddle leaf is one of the worst house plants in my opionion, i had one that was given to me it was beutiful but as soon as it was moved to my place it started to drop leaves, turn brown and only stem left, getting ready to put it in the garbage, they have to have perfect conditions, not worth it
I'm sorry to hear that! It is true that when we bring them into our homes, they can drop leaves if not placed directly in front of and up against the brightest window. Most will want these plants in a corner of their home and it isn't enough light for these tropical full sun trees to survive indoors. They are resilient, if you have a plant that has dropped leaves, place it outdoors under a covered patio area and water it when the top inches of soil are dry. Leave it alone and it will flourish!
Why not add the vitamins to the fertilizer? Easier for busy women.
Hi Wendy, that is a great question! A fertilizer is different from a multivitamin and it's important to understand the difference between the two which is why we have the two separate products. Happy Growing!
She is very knowledgeable, but watching her TALK about stuff instead of actually showing us HOW to do it - the before and after, the techniques - would be more helpful. It's a big commercial for her products. I feel like watching her sit on her sofa or at a table isn't helping as if she were demonstrating the things she talks about. Also, does anyone know where to find a plant expert from the Midwest or Northeast who actually has winter and knows how to deal with the issues we have with plants? Not everyone lives in California!
Appreciate the feedback Lori! I do have quite a number of videos with how-to techniques that are shown. My most recent series of videos on notching show me using the notching and pruning techniques on my fiddle leaf figs. Check them out! Also, for more specialized help in your area, we have a number of members in our community online that live in very cold climates. Join, post your questions and photos to receive quick feedback! Happy Growing! facebook.com/groups/fiddleleaffigplantresource