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Native to the lowland tropical rainforests of West Africa, the fiddle leaf fig became an interior-design darling in the 2010s for its huge, violin-shaped leaves, but that same photogenic size makes it slow to adjust, and it is notorious for dropping leaves after even a short move or a change in light.
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Watch for strong direct sun at south / west windows.
| Best position | right by the window | about 1 m | about 2 m | about 4 m | 4 m or more |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| north | works well | works well | too dark | too dark | too dark |
| north-east | works well | works well | too dark | too dark | too dark |
| east | works well | works well | works well | too dark | too dark |
| south-east | works well | works well | works well | too dark | too dark |
| south | just about | works well | works well | too dark | too dark |
| south-west | just about | just about | works well | too dark | too dark |
| west | just about | works well | works well | too dark | too dark |
| north-west | works well | works well | too dark | too dark | too dark |
works well just about too dark too much direct sun
A rough guide based on window direction and typical daylight through the year. Window size, curtains and whatever stands outside matter just as much.
Toxic to cats and dogs if eaten.
Mostly mild mouth and stomach irritation.
If your pet has eaten some, contact your vet.
Source: ASPCA
The most common fiddle leaf fig mistake is moving it around the house chasing better light or repotting it right after bringing it home. This plant dislikes change and often drops leaves in protest, then needs weeks to settle before showing new growth.
Sudden leaf drop is almost always a reaction to stress: a move, a draught, repotting or a change in watering. It is rarely fatal. Keep conditions stable and new growth should follow within a few weeks.
Brown spots with yellow halos are usually a bacterial or fungal leaf spot. Wet leaves and overwatering set it off. Remove the affected leaves, keep the foliage dry and let the compost dry more between waterings.
Typically every 1-2 weeks, when the top 3-5cm of compost is dry. Water thoroughly and never let the pot stand in water. The plant is sensitive to overwatering.
It needs bright, indirect light. A few hours of gentle morning sun are fine, but hot afternoon sun scorches the leaves. In low light it drops leaves.
Yes, the fiddle leaf fig is toxic to cats and dogs. The milky sap in the stems irritates the mouth and skin. Wear gloves when pruning or taking cuttings.
Cut the growing tip off just above a leaf in late spring. Side shoots then form below the cut. The sap irritates skin, so wear gloves.
