Fiddle Leaf Fig: How to Care for Ficus Lyrata Indoors
Ficus lyrata
Growing fiddle leaf fig: statement houseplant with large glossy violin-shaped leaves. Bright indirect light, rich soil, perfect in bright living rooms.
Characteristics
The fiddle leaf fig (Ficus lyrata) is a statement houseplant with large glossy violin-shaped leaves, an icon of modern botanical style. It grows in bright indirect light on rich, well-drained soil, in a stable spot away from draughts. Perfect as a focal-point plant in bright living rooms and modern interiors.
Flowering season
Practical tips
Water needs: media — always check soil moisture before watering.
Prefers luce intensa indiretta: provide the right light and rotate the plant for even growth.
Recommended soil: ricco drenante. Refresh the substrate every 1-2 years.
Dust the leaves with a damp cloth to support photosynthesis.
Feed during the growing season (spring-summer) and stop in winter.
