Ficus Lyrata – Fiddle Leaf Fig – Straight Stem

Ficus Lyrata has huge, glossy, fiddle-shaped leaves with prominent veins. If you are looking for a Ficus with a difference, this one packs a punch with it’s amazing flamboyant foliage. Leaves are much larger than most other Ficus, growing up to 30cm long and 13cm wide with a fabulous violin-like shape. Leaves often have brown spotting and markings particularly on the underneaths.

Ficus lyrata are perfect for adding some serious, air-cleansing, greenery to your indoor living space. This verdant gem takes on the form of an elegant lollipop tree, with a straight stem gracefully extending to support a lush, tropical canopy of foliage.

Please note: some minor leave damage can occur during transit. These are fast growing plants, so simply remove the affected leaves at the base of the stem. This may also encourage the plant to develop new growth at this point.

Horty Hints

Don’t adorn with dust! Keeping these big broad leaves dust-free will help your plant photosynthesize and grow.

Insufficient light or improper watering can also trigger leaf drop! Find a more suitable location and adjust your watering schedule. Your plant should quickly recover.

Sticky latex will ooze from the ends of cut stems! This can be an irritant, so make sure to wash your hands afterwards.

Light

Ficus lyrata prefers bright, indirect light but can tolerate some light shade and some direct (but not harsh or midday) morning or afternoon sun.

Watering

Water when the soil starts to become slightly dry at the top. Keep the soil lightly moist at all times, but do not overwater as this will cause brown spots and leaf drop.

Temperature

The Fiddle Leaf Fig prefers temperatures between 16-24°C. Avoid draughts as these can create undesirable temperature fluctuations.

Humidity

This Fig has no specific humidity requirements, although for an added boost, consider giving your plant an occasional misting.

Feed

Apply a weak dose of a fertiliser once or twice a month during the growing season.

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Height & Growth Rate

Ficus lyrata is a relatively fast-growing plant which typically reaches an ultimate indoor height of 3 metres.

Toxicity

Considered poisonous due to the latex in the sap, therefore keep away from children and animals. Avoid this plant if you have a latex allergy. Contains allergens that may result in asthma symptoms.

Air Purifying

This plant filters airborne toxins and is part of our clean air plant collection.

Origin

Ficus lyrata is native to Western Africa.

Please note: images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.

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