Ficus Lyrata 'Fiddle Leaf Fig'

Overview

• Botanical name: Ficus lyrata

• Common name: Fiddle-leaf fig

• Origin: Tropical West Africa

• Care level: Moderate (sensitive to overwatering and low light)

Choose your size

• 4” nursery pot: ~8–14” tall (including pot)

• 6” nursery pot: ~14–24” tall (including pot)

  Heights vary by season; shipped in a growers’ nursery pot (no decorative pot).

Light

• Bright, indirect light for 6+ hours/day

• Near an east or west window, or a few feet back from a bright south window

• Avoid direct midday sun on leaves and dim corners

Water & humidity

• Water when the top 1–2 inches of soil are dry; then water thoroughly and empty the saucer

• Do not keep soil constantly wet; roots are prone to rot

• Target indoor humidity 40–60%; avoid cold drafts and heating vents

Temperature & feeding

• Ideal range: 65–80°F

• Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer at ½ strength monthly in spring–summer; pause in fall–winter

Pet safety

• Toxic to pets if chewed/ingested (insoluble calcium oxalates)

After arrival (shipping acclimation)

• Unbox promptly; place in bright, indirect light

• Expect 1–2 cosmetic blemishes or a leaf drop during acclimation—this is normal

• Avoid repotting for 2–3 weeks; when repotting, use a well-draining aroid mix and a pot with drainage

Common signals

• Brown spots with yellow halos: likely overwatering

• Crispy edges/leaves: underwatering or low humidity

• Sudden drop after a move: acclimation or low light

What’s included

• One live Ficus lyrata in your selected size (4” or 6”)

• Standard growers’ nursery pot and soil