Fig

Light Fiddle leaf figs need bright, indirect light for about six hours of the day. Direct sunlight can burn the leaves, if it's in a west-facing window exposed to hot afternoon sun.3 Plants adapt to low light but grow more slowly and may develop brown spots on lower leaves. Inadequate light can contribute to drainage issues so plan to adjust the watering schedule in low-light conditions. Soil Any quality indoor plant potting mix is suitable for a fiddle leaf fig as long as it drains well. A peat-based soil mixed with perlite or a 50/50 combination of cactus and houseplant potting soil provides good drainage. Water Fiddle leaf figs like a moderate amount of moisture in the soil, so water the plant when the top inch or so of soil is dry. If the plant doesn’t get enough water, leaves wilt and lose their bright green color. Too much water and it might drop leaves and succumb to root rot. These plants are sensitive to high salt levels in the soil.4 Salts can accumulate from clay pots, treated water, and fertilizers. Once a month, flush soil the soil by running it under the tap until water comes out of the bottom drainage holes to prevent salt build-up. Temperature and Humidity Fiddle leaf figs are happy in average household temperatures kept fairly steady between 60°F and 85°F, and are not tolerant of temperature swings. Aim for humidity between 30 and 65 percent (average household humidity). If you need to moisten dry winter air, adding a humidifier is a good option. Temperature Swing Management In order to control for temperature swings, be aware of how hot your fiddle leaf fig might get in even just a few hours of direct sunlight, or what kind of draft if might experience if your air conditioner comes up. Fertilizer Fertilize a fiddle leaf fig once a month during the growing season with a high-nitrogen plant food. An NPK 16-5-11 is a good choice with a ratio of roughly three parts nitrogen to one part phosphorous. You can use water soluble pellets or liquid fertilizers for houseplants including formulas specific for fiddle leaf fig.