Ficus plants are a genus of woody shrubs and trees. They are best known for the edible fruits they bear, which can vary from the well-known common fig, to the more niche species whose fruits are vital to both local economies and local wildlife. In the wild, they grow in warm, temperate conditions.
Fiddle Leaf Fig
Botanical Name: Ficus Lyrata
The Ficus Lyrata, or Fiddle-Leaf Fig, is a vivid evergreen shrub. Although it is a fruit-bearing plant reaching a whopping 40 feet in the wild, houseplants are unlikely to grow taller than 10 feet, nor will it bear fruit. Although it should be kept in a room with high ceilings (if kept indoors), its usual maximum width is three feet, so it can be an easy corner plant. The Fiddle-Leaf Fig has large, bright green leaves with apparent veins. The plant itself looks a little bit like a stacked tower, structurally reminiscent of Jack’s beanstalk.
While the Fiddle-Leaf Fig doesn’t need expensive soil, a packet of nutrient-rich plant food should be given every-so-often for optimal results. They don’t need daily watering and are forgiving of forgetful owners. Although the Fiddle-Leaf Fig is certainly grateful for a good amount of sunshine, owners need not despair during cloudy spells.
Plant Care
Bright, direct & indirect, he likes a bit of both
What’s that? Once every couple of weeks will do
Regular houseplant compost
Toxic to your best friends if eaten
A note on maintenance: They don’t like: drafts, soil that is too wet, soil that is too dry, too much sun, not enough sun, dry air. This plant is quite fussy!
