Expert care
Fiddle Leaf Fig
Ficus lyrata
$386-inch
The jewel of interior design — large, glossy violin-shaped leaves on a sculptural trunk.
The Fiddle Leaf Fig is the most coveted statement tree in contemporary interior design. Its enormous, wavy-edged leaves — each one a deep, lustrous green shaped like a violin body — grow on a slender trunk that develops beautiful character with age. Native to the lowland tropical rainforests of West Africa, it thrives in consistent, warm, bright conditions that mimic its natural habitat. While it has a reputation for sensitivity, most problems stem from inconsistent watering or moving the plant: find a bright spot, establish a watering routine, and it will reward you with dramatic, gallery-worthy growth.
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Care needs
LightHigh
Light is High
WaterMedium
Water is Medium
DifficultyHigh
Difficulty is High
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This plant needs watering every 1–2 weeks. Add it to your calendar so you never forget.
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Care guide
Care tips
Place in your brightest spot — ideally near a south or west-facing window. Water thoroughly once the top inch of soil dries, but never let the plant sit in water. Fiddle Leaf Figs hate being moved; once you find a position it likes, leave it there. Dust the large leaves monthly. During spring and summer, feed with a liquid fertiliser formulated for foliage plants every two weeks.
Common issues
Brown spots with irregular edges indicate root rot from overwatering. Brown spots along leaf edges or tips are often caused by low humidity, cold draughts, or tap water fluoride — use filtered water and keep away from air-conditioning vents. Sudden, dramatic leaf drop is usually caused by moving the plant or temperature shock. Yellowing lower leaves can be normal ageing, but widespread yellowing signals overwatering.