The Fiddle Leaf Fig, or Ficus Lyrata, is a popular tropical house plant with an upright growth habit. It often becomes a focal point in a room as a floor plant and can grow up to six feet tall. Its beautiful broad, bright green leaves have deep veining and are attached to sturdy woody stems. An ideal environment for a Fiddle Leaf Fig is one where it receives lots of bright, indirect sunlight and a consistently warm temperature. Be sure to keep away from drafts and spray or wipe down the leaves to provide them with extra moisture.
- Sun:
- This plant requires medium to high light and will grow best in sunny spots where it can receive filtered sunlight. It makes the perfect plant for any well-lit room in your house.
- Water:
- This plant has medium or moderate water needs and requires watering once or twice a week. It needs moist soil throughout the growing season for optimum growth. Water this plant when the top couple inches of soil are dry to touch.