Fiddle leaf fig propagation

Question

Hello! Firstly, thanks for your service.
My question is about a fiddle leaf fig cutting that I am trying to propagate.
Here is what happened:

1. I took a cutting from Malaysia (short stem with three healthy leaves)
2. I immediately put it into a small container of water and transported it on an airplane to Dubai (where I reside)
3. I have kept it about three feet from a western facing window and it’s been about 4 days

My question: the leaves initially were very crisp, but over the past few days they have started to droop a little in the water. Is this normal? Will it impact root growth? I also did not use a rooting hormone but dipped the cutting into a pinch of cinnamon. Do I just need to exercise patience? How can I maximize the possibility of root growth?

Please help! I am desperate for my fiddle leaf to thrive 🙂

Answer 1

You should see roots growing in about a month. Here's an article for you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ficus/growing-fiddle-leaf-fig-trees.htm