Fiddle Leaf Fig, Ficus Lyrata

Botanical Name: Ficus lyrata
Common Names: Fiddle Leaf Fig, FLF, Banjo Fig
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About

Ficus lyrata, commonly known as the Fiddle Leaf Fig, is a beautiful way to bring the outdoors in. Though it is popular, the Fiddle Leaf Fig is not without its challenges. It is as temperamental as it is beautiful and can be picky about its care requirements. If you treat it with care, the Ficus lyrata can grow from 12 to 18 inches a year and will reward you with is broad, shiny, deep green leaves.

Care Guide

Light Requirements
Prefers bright indirect light. Tolerates medium light. Growth will slow in medium light conditions. Direct sunlight can scorch the leaves.
Artificial Light
Direct Sun
Water Needs
Prefers consistent but moderate watering. Tolerates occasional dryness. Will not tolerate excessive watering.
Infrequent
Frequent
Soil Preference
Prefers a soil mixture with moderate drainage speeds and moderate water retentive properties. Include sustainably sourced peat moss for water retention and perlite or pumice as a drainage amendment.
Moisture Retention
Fast Drying
Retentive
Drainage Speed
Slow
Fast