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- Q.Best Treatment For My Fiddle? - I just received this plant a week ago from a big box store. There is some browning that looks like ...
- Q.Fiddle Leaf Fig Trunk - The trunk of my fiddle leaf fern is about 4 ft. tall. Any way to shorten it?
- Q.Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree With Root Rot – How To Repot For Survival? - I had a medium sized fiddle leaf fig tree that I overwatered. It got root rot. I took the root ...
- Q.Large Fiddle Leaf Fig Leaves - Purchased a large Fiddle Leaf Fig before Christmas. Since it has developed brown spots covering most of the ...
- Q.Large Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree - I sent an inquiry about my large fiddle leaf fig with over 70% of plant has big brown spots. Please see ...
- Q.Trouble After Transplanting Fiddle Leaf Fig - I recently purchased a Fiddle Leaf Fig tree that had 6 individual trees in the pot and I tried my ...
- Q.Strange Purple Growth On Fiddle Leaves? - My fiddle leaf over the last few weeks has started to develop these purple patches on the bottom side of ...
Asked by
Bobloc02 on
January 2, 2019
27834Q.Best Treatment for my Fiddle?
I just received this plant a week ago from a big box store. There is some browning that looks like bacteria infection. My question. Should I re-pot it now or let the soil dry out before bothering it. I checked the soil and it does not seem moldy or wet. Thanks for your time.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
January 3, 2019A.A leaf virus that was likely spread from improper watering and close contact with other plants. If you purchased this plant just one week ago, I would return the plant. Only purchase plants that have healthy looking leaves with no spots and browning.
You could treat this plant with fungicide, but unfortunately Fiddle Leaf Figs can be finicky and will likely drop its leaves with all the issues.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ficus/growing-fiddle-leaf-fig-trees.htm
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- Asked by
Jo Hale on
May 20, 2019
34275Q.Fiddle leaf fig trunk
The trunk of my fiddle leaf fern is about 4 ft. tall. Any way to shorten it?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 20, 2019A.A Fiddle Leaf Fig is very easy to prune and control growth.
This article will help you.
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Anonymous on
October 29, 2019Q.Fiddle leaf fig tree with root rot – how to repot for survival?
I had a medium sized fiddle leaf fig tree that I overwatered. It got root rot. I took the root ball out and removed any rotted roots and repotted. Once I repotted I learned that I should giving it about 1 cup of water per week. That's what I have been doing since repotting it. It is now limp and sad. Should I have deeply watered it upon repotting? I'm about a week in and plan on giving it a cup of water today. I feel like I need to give it more because of the shock of "root surgery" but am afraid to overwater it again.
Answered by
GKH_Susan on
October 31, 2019
Certified ExpertA.It's best to test the soil with your finger to see if it needs water rather than giving the plant a set amount each week.
Don't water your fig till the top 1 inch of soil is dry. Your fig might be going through a little transplant shock. I've included info on caring for it.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ficus/growing-fiddle-leaf-fig-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/repotting-stress-treatment.htm
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lillypad on
January 8, 2020
22031Q.Large Fiddle Leaf Fig Leaves
Purchased a large Fiddle Leaf Fig before Christmas. Since it has developed brown spots covering most of the leaves. What is wrong? Thanks. Vicki Lilly
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
January 8, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Your picture did not come through, but normally this is an infection from overwatering.
If you can catch it before you see damage on most of the leaves, then it can be cured. If it has progressed to almost all leaves, then you will likely lose the tree attempting to correct it.
You can try a fungicide. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm
The only good way to deal with this is prevention. If you can get it back to health, then you will want to make sure that the tree receives proper care. This is especially true in container, or indoors.
Here is an article that will help you to give this tree the care that it needs: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ficus/growing-fiddle-leaf-fig-trees.htm
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lillypad on
January 8, 2020
22031Q.Large Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree
I sent an inquiry about my large fiddle leaf fig with over 70% of plant has big brown spots. Please see attached.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
January 8, 2020
Certified ExpertA.I see! Now that I have photos, it looks like the tree is on its way out. You can still use the correction methods described in the answer to your other question, but it looks like you will have to start over, and make sure to watch how much water it receives.
Make sure not to reuse that container. Use a new one, and fresh soil. Make sure that the container is sterilized,and the soil thrown away, and away from other related species, as this disease will spread rapidly.
Please see your original question for more information.
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Jazminou on
April 20, 2020
3064Q.Trouble After Transplanting Fiddle Leaf Fig
I recently purchased a Fiddle Leaf Fig tree that had 6 individual trees in the pot and I tried my luck at transplanting them into 2 separate pots. I spent a long time trying to detangle the roots while doing the absolute least damage possible to any of the roots, however I did accidentally notch the larger roots in a few spots. Some of the stems and their root systems were not damaged at all as far as I could tell. Somehow they are all seeing very sad and limp though. I am trying to leave them ve and hoping that they are just in shock and will recover, but it has been maybe 3 days now and the trees are just growing more and more limp and droopy every day. Is there any chance for these guys? What can/should I do?? The healthy picture is how he looked when I bought him.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
April 21, 2020
Certified ExpertA.This is completely normal, and they will recover. I would, slowly, start increasing the intensity of light that they receive throughout the day.
It will be tempting to overwater these during this time period. Please, only, water when the soil is dry, thoroughly, down to about 3 or 4 inches.
Otherwise, this was a good move on your part. The trees will be much happier apart.
Here is an article that will help you to care for the tree:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ficus/growing-fiddle-leaf-fig-trees.htm
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Livpix92 on
May 18, 2020
Sydney AustraliaQ.Strange Purple Growth On Fiddle Leaves?
My fiddle leaf over the last few weeks has started to develop these purple patches on the bottom side of the leaves, then it began to spread to the tops too! I’ve googled everything I can think of with no help to find out what it is other than potential infection? I’ve now trimmed away the affected leaves hoping it will stop the spread but I’m worried I’ll lose it
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
May 19, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, cutting without treating first will spread the infection. This is, most likely, bacterial.
I would treat with a bactericide, then only remove leaves when they are over halfway infected.
Here are some articles that will help you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/applying-bactericide-to-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ficus/growing-fiddle-leaf-fig-trees.htm
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Livpix92 on
May 19, 2020A.Thank you so much for your response! I should have definitely waited for it prior to cutting! Is there a bactericide you recommend for this? I saw there is the eco fungicide I can get from Bunnings, will that be okay?
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