The Fiddle Leaf Fig needs consistent bright, indirect light. Direct morning or afternoon light is fine, just avoid harsh midday direct sun.

The Fiddle Leaf Fig is better at handling drought conditions rather than an accidental over watering so be cautious when watering the plant. It is best to check the top soil regularly, if it is dry then the plant needs a drink. Although Fiddle Leaf Figs love to be watered thoroughly they do not like to sit in water; always allow the water to drain from the bottom of the pot. The Fiddle Leaf Fig also prefers to be watered with room temperature water as cold water can send it into shock.

Fiddle Leaf Figs thrive in high humidity environments, the plant also absorbs a lot of water through its leaves so misting regularly is essential.

The Fiddle Leaf Fig doesn’t require a lot of feeding, using a diluted liquid fertiliser once a month during the summer should suffice.

Lyrata’s need consistency in temperature, and will react to sudden temperature change. The plant especially does not like the cold so try to avoid temperatures below 16°C. Fiddle Leaf Figs don’t appreciate sudden changes in temperature; it is best to keep the plant away from drafts, radiators and air conditioning units.

This plant is toxic if consumed so keep away from children and pets.

To propagate a Fiddle Leaf Fig, cut a stem with 2-3 leaves, put this into distilled water immediately and position in a sunny spot. Make sure to replace the water whenever it looks dirty or cloudy. After around a month the cutting should have started to develop its own roots. Once these roots are a few inches long, plant the cutting using moist potting soil and continue to treat it as you would a normal plant.

When the Fiddle Leaf Fig is young it will need to be re-potted in the spring annually. However, once the plant is mature it may well be too big to be re-potted, instead we recommend replacing the first few inches of soil with fresh soil once a year.