Have had my fiddle leaf fig since January. It started to look a bit sad and then the pot it was in smashed. I repotted the plant two days later (see top row of photos, in the middle). It then started to lose most of its leaves day by day and as of yesterday we’re down to one leaf but it’s very green. Is it dead or can it be fixed? Have been keeping it in indirect light and the soil is moist. Osmocote was also put in the soil when I repotted.
This will want direct light at this time. Most likely the lak of light is causing leaf loss. For me, it would be a bit early to apply fertilizers. I don't think that it will hurt the tree, but it won't be taking up much during recovery.
The first thing that I would do would be to put it in direct light. Make sure the soil is moist but not very wet. Only water after the top is almost completely dry. This will keep any infections from starting. Then apply some dolomitic lime. This will correct any pH issues that it may be having.
If your household is using a water softener, then you will not want to use this water. The salt content is way to high. Purified, or bottled water is fine.
It is still alive for now, but without proper lighting it will attempt to go into a dormant state.
How to Grow a Fiddle-Leaf Fig Indoors!You really didn't say very much about how to grow these plants indoors. Nothing about how to care for them, except a few words about how to water them. How to start these plants or root them etc.
After you start a cutting, from a tree, or purchase a tree, the only difference between indoor, and outdoor care is that you will want to repot the tree every year with fresh compost, or soil.
This article will help you in taking cuttings: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/how-to-root-cuttings-from-various-shrubs-bushes-and-trees.htm
I have a fiddler leaf fig. It has grown to over 6' tall in my sun porch. I want to trim it down and hopefully have to branch out. I just don't know when I should do this. I would also like to root the cuttings and save them as new plants. Any ideas on how to do this would be helpful. Thanks
The best time to prune your fiddle leaf fig is in the spring when there will be plenty of light to fuel recovery and new growth. Try to prune in the spring or early summer.
Make each cut about half an inch from any leaves or the trunk. This allows your plant to properly heal without risk of infection to the main trunk or any remaining leaves. Remove and dispose of any dropped leaves or debris to keep germs and infections from spreading.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/rubber-tree/propagation-rubber-tree-plant.htm
I bought a fiddle leaf fig and noticed that the leaves are turning brown and curling in a weird way. I have looked at different forums and I can't differentiate whether its over water or under watering. The top soil is mostly dry and its well drained pot. Please help! I love her so much and I don't know what to do.
All figs are very prone to fungal infections. This happens when the soil becomes too moist and stays that way for too long. They should be allowed to dry out down to about 2 inches before watering again.
You can attempt to correct the issue with a mixture of 1 /4 peroxide to 3/4 water. This will take care of the issue, as long as it is not too far progressed.
This article will offer more information on the care of these: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ficus/growing-fiddle-leaf-fig-trees.htm
I have two fiddle leaf figs that have been doing great since I got them almost a year ago. But now the very newest leaves are covered in small speckled brown spots. I’ve thoroughly inspected both plants for mites and I see absolutely no evidence of an infestation. No little webs or critters anywhere. Could this be a nutrient deficiency? I have not fertilized them since I’ve had them.
This is, most likely, Fig Rust. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/common-fig-tree-diseases.htm
My toddler broke a leaf off my fiddle leaf fig and it snapped in two parts. I put it in water and after a week or so roots started sprouting but from two points. When should I plant the fiddle leaf in a pot and how to do it?
The best way will be to fill a small pot, maybe a 4 to 6 inch container and fill it with a well draining potting mix that does not have a high fertilizer content. Get this slightly wet and make sure any extra water is allowed to leave the container freely. Dig a hole with your finger small large enough for the root ball to fit comfortably down about 3 or 4 inches and cover with soil. Give this a slight gentle watering to set the roots and treat it just like your larger plant!
This is ready to plant now, as it has a very nice set of roots. Just plant to where you can no longer see any roots above the soil.
This article will give you more information on the care of these: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ficus/growing-fiddle-leaf-fig-trees.htm
I live on the rainy side of the Big Island and it is HUGE and very prolific with its seeds.
It is not edible in any way. This plant has very strong laxative properties, along with many other toxins. It is not advised to use this tree for its medicinal properties without the proper knowledge of rendering harmful chemicals inert, and removing them.