23 Spaces That Prove Fiddle-Leaf Figs Work for Any Style

Are fiddle leaf figs out of style?
How many types of fiddle leaf figs are there?
How do you encourage branching fiddle leaf figs?
Where should a fiddle leaf fig be placed in a home?
Why are fiddle leaf figs so difficult?
Why are fiddle trees so expensive?
Are there 2 types of fiddle leaf figs?
Do fiddle leaf figs like coffee grounds?
Do fiddle leaf figs like clay pots?
How often do fiddle leaf figs grow new leaves?
Should I remove brown leaves from fiddle leaf fig?
Do fiddle leaf figs grow from top or bottom?

Are fiddle leaf figs out of style?

The Fiddle-Leaf Fig Trend Will Only Continue To Thrive In 2021, According To Celebrities.

How many types of fiddle leaf figs are there?

You've probably seen two kinds of fiddle leaf figs — the tall, tree-like type with a long, bare trunk, and the short bushy type with leaves that start at the base. These are the same plant, but one has been manipulated through pruning and shaping.

How do you encourage branching fiddle leaf figs?

Notching Your Fiddle Leaf Fig

Notching is a method of encouraging a Fiddle Leaf Fig to branch that doesn't involve removing any height off the plant. Instead, small cuts or 'notches' are made up and down the stem or trunk to encourage new growth to form further down the plant.

Where should a fiddle leaf fig be placed in a home?

Light. Fiddle Leaf Figs should be placed in front of a window that will receive direct morning or afternoon light. Ideally, what you're aiming for is a window with a mostly unobstructed eastern, western, or southern exposure — you don't want trees or close buildings shading the window.

Why are fiddle leaf figs so difficult?

A fiddle-leaf fig tree is even more finicky than you thought. ... Fiddle-leaf fig trees don't like: drafts, soil that is too wet, soil that is too dry, too much sun, not enough sun, dry air, or loud music.

Why are fiddle trees so expensive?

Another reason that fiddle leaf figs are so popular and occasionally pricey is that they are bigger than traditional house plants. ... The leaves are large, and the roots can be thick, but they're nowhere near the size of the well-known fig tree.

Are there 2 types of fiddle leaf figs?

Types of Fiddle Leaf Plants

Fiddle Leaf Fig plants, also called FLF, have two distinct types that you'll find as houseplants. ... Popular cultivars include Ficus lyrata 'Compacta,' 'Bambino,' and 'Suncoast. ' The other plant type is commonly referred to as the Fiddle Leaf Fig tree.

Do fiddle leaf figs like coffee grounds?

There are risks to using diluted coffee or coffee grounds on fiddle leaf figs. Directly applying coffee grounds to indoor plant soil can cause excessive moisture retention, fungal overgrowth, and impair plant growth due to over-acidifying the soil. ... This in turn will foster gnats and grow mold in the soil.

Do fiddle leaf figs like clay pots?

For pots, I use good ol' terracotta pots. My mom taught me to never use plastic pots but use clay/earthenware because it allows the soil to “breathe.” If you get an earthenware pot, make sure it has a hole (this is huge!) for drainage. Drainage is vital to a fiddle leaf.

How often do fiddle leaf figs grow new leaves?

Healthy Fiddles usually grow new leaves every four to six weeks during spring and summer. Growth tends to be in spurts, and it's possible to see your plant grow several new leaves in a matter of just a few days or weeks!

Should I remove brown leaves from fiddle leaf fig?

Any leaves with large brown spots or holes can safely be removed to improve the overall health of your plant. ... When you notice damaged or sick leaves, remove them quickly any time of year. Pruning the damaged leaves and branches from this fiddle leaf fig could potentially save it.

Do fiddle leaf figs grow from top or bottom?

We love to see growth on our fiddle leaf fig trees, but we prefer fresh new growth at the top of the tree, not the very bottom of the trunk. Leaves at the base of the tree can give your fiddle a bushy or even unbalanced appearance, which isn't the best thing for an ornamental plant.