My fiddle leaf fig is about 7 foot tall in her pot...my ceilings are a standard 8 foot tall. I've just repotted into a 22" diameter pot and it just about killed me. I guess I need to contemplate cutting her back? Or should I think about rehoming? But I Love her! I assume if I prune it should be in the spring?
Bought this off someone from fb. It was about 6 ft tall but hardly any leaves and in a huge pot. It left it alone for 1 month to acclimate to my home but it was always sad and leaves falling. So I repotted into a 14” pot with cactus soil. One of the root was ridiculously long (7-8ft) so I trimmed to 1/3 the size. Cut the plant down by 1/2. It sits right in front of SE window. Now a week later, the leaves are looking sad and starting to brown. Idk if I should have just chopped it at the base or what.
Rescued this fiddle leaf from the grocery store i already trimmed 3 leaves closer to the bottom that were about 50% brown
Looking for advice and tips on soil, lighting, watering, pruning all of the things
Roots are growing out the bottom tips and advice on repotting?
Give me everything you got on this plant
Hi all! I posted my wonderful fig here a few weeks ago looking for advice on why my leaves were turning brown. Weirdly, since then, I had 2 more buds form that have turned in to the most beautiful new growths (5 leaves in total!). Although I did notice today I lost 2 older leaves from the bottom of the plant. I’m wondering if that is normal or the start of something bad?
Also I’ve noticed my trunks are quite long and thin. I’ve got a little clip holding them together, but if I take it off then the trunks bow sidewards. Is there a way to ensure thick healthy stems?
Many thanks 🥰🥰
My fiddle leaf lost quite a few leaves and the rest are starting to droop. No clue what is going on with it. I haven’t moved it from its location since January. We did get a heat wave last week with cooler nights. How do I save it?
What is happening with my leaf?
It is normal that spot on the petiole? There is no changes is watering or lightning. It is near to the main window in the living room.
My fiddle leaf grew a ton this summer outside and I need some advice about how to trim and propagate this plant. Where to cut and next steps. Thank you!
Title. I can’t get the left side of this tree to really do anything. How do I fill in the gap in the middle?
Looking for some advice on how to care for my new fiddle leaf tree!
I just moved into a home, which came with a fiddle leaf fig (it was also there when the previous owners of 2 years moved in, so I don’t think they really knew how to take care of it). It is quite tall, but lacks growth on the bottom half. It is actually attached to the loft because I imagine it cannot hold itself up. It’s about 12’ tall and the first 7’ of that has no leaves.
I know people often drastically prune their FLF to encourage new growth and a bushier tree. I’m just unsure about where would be a safe bet to cut it. I know you often cut above a node (or is it below?). Is there any chance of growth at the bottom where it seems other branches have been chopped/fallen off? It is also entering the fall season so I’m not sure if now is the best time to prune it, or if I should wait till the spring.
I did buy some FLF food so I was going to try that as well.
Any advice is recommended! I’ve attached photos of the tree :)
I’ll keep it simple, first plant. Stripped all leaves and died. Then my boyfriend bought a second one, put it in the same spot and changed nothing, second started to strip all leaves and die. (That’s where my photos begin)
I decided to take over daddy duties on the plant, moved to a spot where I thought there was more light, added a plant light, put the plant on a strict 16 oz watering regiment every Sunday, bought some root additives, and have just been consistent. I’m really proud of its progress. First picture is January of 2026, last picture is today, October 2nd.
I have wanted to swap out the soil for a more airy soil, but I’m afraid any major changes will shock it, but I feel if it had soil it liked, it would be growing more than 2-4 leaves a month. Any suggestions welcome!
This is my fiddle. Other than a close call with a vacuum cleaner a while back, it's been pretty good. Today I noticed this white substance when I rotated it. Any ideas? Thanks
Update as per the recommendation in here, and what I had on hand, I took a few q-tips and 70% isopropyl alcohol and wiped all the white I could find. Ill do it again soon, as I see necessary. BUT, i dont think it was pests (could still be wrong, it seemed like dust. See pic in comments)
Please don’t tell me she’s infested :(
I have neem oil on hand - should I use?
im so confused, will it live?? do i plant this end?? what do i do
edit: i forgot to mention it’s a LEAF! not even a root! i thought you could see that from the photo
sits in a corner next to a large sliding glass door, facing east. about 5 leaves like this, others look normal.
I’ve had this plant for a few years now and it has been in this spot for the past year and a half since I moved into this apartment. It has always seemed very healthy sprouting many new leaves since I’ve had it but last week a bunch of the leaves fell off after getting back from a long weekend trip. Can anyone help me identify what is wrong with the plant? Am I under watering it, over watering it, or maybe something else? I took a picture of its roots while looking to see if it had root rot but it looks fine to me.
Hi, I recently chopped of the top of the branches as they were reaching the ceiling and they are putting out new growth. Now I’m thinking I should have thought this through a bit more and trim it in a way that would make it look more appealing and fuller in the center. How would you go about it? Trim it excessively or notch the branches?
i just saw these blotches and one small leaf was fully yellow and i ripped it off. what’s happening? 😭
Hi folks - my FLF is too big (woe is me!)
Just kidding - but I do need help. (Location: Chicago suburbs)
This fig used to be in a much larger window (before moving homes). Because of its size, we placed it in the corner near this south facing window. As a result, the right side is boomin’ and the left….not as much. It’s becoming quite lopsided and tippy. I’d like to make two changes:
Will this be too much shock for my fragile fig?
I feel like there's always something up with my plant. I water it weekly. I did maybe overwater a bit a few weeks ago during summer. There's been a myriad of things that's been up with it. I repotted it, I treated it for scale at some point, and now the leaves have some weird issues going on. I'm feeling like giving up and chopping it all. I had chopped the top back a few months ago. But I'm talking the entire thing. Any suggestions? Thanks
I’m
So discouraged! I’ve sent pictures and asked chat gpt why these leaves are turning brown like this. It looks scorched but that can’t be it.
I believe the light is right:
Diffuse morning light
Water only when feels dry on top
Drains well
No drafts
Any suggestions?